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Indianola

Washington · 3,500 residents · 5.255 sq mi
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Indianola is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,000. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $268,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,500
+16%since 2000
from 3,026 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
666 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+14%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Indianola
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,852 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,966
+44%since 2000
from $22,895 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,965)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4%(140)
Asian1.3%(44)
Other5.1%(180)
Diversity Score26.7%(934)
Diversity Score
27
+116%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Washington?

Indianola, Washington has about 3,500 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Washington?

The typical household in Indianola, Washington earns about $67,000 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 $268,900, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Washington?

About 34.7% 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 6.7% 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 1,771 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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