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Inola

Oklahoma · 1,888 residents (2025 est.) · 6.678 sq mi
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Inola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,558. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,011
+27%since 2000
from 1,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,888 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Inola
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,558
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,351 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,502
+83%since 2000
from $15,610 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−9%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,280)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,393)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(92)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other24.1%(485)
Diversity Score57.5%(1,156)
Diversity Score
57
+1116%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inola, Oklahoma?

Inola, Oklahoma has about 2,011 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inola, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Inola, Oklahoma earns about $58,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inola, Oklahoma expensive?

In Inola, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $169,200, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Inola, Oklahoma?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Inola, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inola, Oklahoma?

About 9.0% of people in Inola, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inola, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Inola, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 567 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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