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Inola

Oklahoma · 1,890 residents · 6.678 sq mi
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Inola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,679. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,600. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,890
+19%since 2000
from 1,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+3%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Inola
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,679
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,351 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,095
+48%since 2000
from $15,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(1,327)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(62)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other19.7%(372)
Diversity Score49.8%(942)
Diversity Score
50
+954%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inola, Oklahoma?

Inola, Oklahoma has about 1,890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inola, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Inola, Oklahoma earns about $47,679 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 $129,600, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Inola, Oklahoma?

About 10.8% 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 23.3% 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 446 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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