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Indianola

Washington · 3,468 residents · 5.255 sq mi
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Indianola is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,684. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $503,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,468
+15%since 2000
from 3,026 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
660 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+27%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Indianola
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,684
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,852 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,918
+136%since 2000
from $22,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+4%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$503,800
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,443
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+95%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,603)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(83)
Asian1.4%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,729)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(251)
Asian2.1%(74)
Other11.6%(401)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,568)
Diversity Score
45
+266%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Washington?

Indianola, Washington has about 3,468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Washington?

The typical household in Indianola, Washington earns about $98,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianola, Washington expensive?

In Indianola, Washington, the median home is worth about $503,800, and the typical rent is about $1,443 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Washington?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Indianola, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola, Washington?

About 8.2% of people in Indianola, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indianola, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Indianola, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,739 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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