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Indianola Hills

Iowa · Des Moines · 8,125 residents · 2.022 sq mi
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The short version

Indianola Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,342. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $170,971. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Indianola Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,125
Population density
4,018 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,342
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,453
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,971
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,195
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(5,497)
Black1.7%(142)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(1,498)
Asian7.2%(588)
Other4.9%(400)
Diversity Score62.5%(5,081)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(5,497)
Black1.7%(142)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(1,498)
Asian7.2%(588)
Other4.9%(400)
Diversity Score62.5%(5,081)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
10.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa?

Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa has about 8,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa?

The typical household in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa earns about $72,342 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa expensive?

In Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa, the median home is worth about $170,971, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 10.1% of people in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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