State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,001.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.60%
Growth Since 2010
-19.69%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
22,908
World Population Review
Indianola, Mississippi Population 2021
8,579
Indianola is a city located in Sunflower County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Sunflower County. With a 2020 population of 8,579, it is the 45th largest city in Mississippi and the 3437th largest city in the United States . Indianola is currently declining at a rate of -2.60% annually and its population has decreased by -19.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,683 in 2010. Indianola reached it's highest population of 12,066 in 2000. Spanning over 9 miles, Indianola has a population density of 1,001 people per square mile.
The average household income in Indianola is $45,430 with a poverty rate of 29.82%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $693 per month, and the median house value is $76,400. The median age in Indianola is 34.2 years, 28.7 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
Indianola Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Indianola was:
- Black or African American: 81.75%
- White: 16.55%
- Other race: 0.94%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Two or more races: 0.34%
- Asian: 0.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Indianola, Mississippi is 8,579 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,266.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,683.
Indianola, Mississippi Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,908 | -1,101 | -4.81% |
| 2020 | 24,009 | -1,101 | -4.59% |
| 2019 | 25,110 | -1,101 | -4.38% |
| 2018 | 26,211 | 69 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 26,142 | -351 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 26,493 | -384 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 26,877 | -528 | -1.96% |
| 2014 | 27,405 | -501 | -1.83% |
| 2013 | 27,906 | -501 | -1.80% |
| 2012 | 28,407 | -114 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 28,521 | -460 | -1.61% |
| 2010 | 28,981 | 0.00% |
Indianola Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,725 | 81.75% |
| White | 1,564 | 16.55% |
| Some Other Race | 89 | 0.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.07% |
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Indianola Population by Race
Indianola Population Pyramid $2021
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Indianola Population by Age
Indianola Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,483 | 2.66 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 1,274 | 1.17 | 51.3 |
| Married | 1,076 | 3.34 | 67.8 |
| Female | 821 | 3.74 | 39.2 |
| Male | 312 | 3.53 | 54.5 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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Indianola Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 474 | 7.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 893 | 14.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,869 | 30.87% |
| Some College | 1,179 | 19.47% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 5.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 690 | 11.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 596 | 9.84% |
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Indianola Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Indianola Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,868 | 3,703 | 831 |
| White | 1,083 | 937 | 450 |
| Native American | 33 | ||
| Hispanic | 33 | 11 | |
| Other Race | 33 | 11 | |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.55%.
Indianola Educational Attainment by Race
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$23,356
Average Earnings
$25,625
Average Male
$20,959
Average Female
Indianola Earnings by Educational Attainment
Indianola Language by Age
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Indianola Language
99.18% of Indianola residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
Indianola Language
Indianola Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,564 | 2,595 | 34.31% |
| White | 1,501 | 145 | 9.66% |
| Native | 33 | 11 | 33.33% |
29.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.59%
Male Poverty Rate
30.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Indianola
The race most likely to be in poverty in Indianola is Black, with 34.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Indianola is White, with 9.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.60%.
Indianola Poverty
Indianola Poverty Rate by Education
Indianola Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Indianola Married by Age and Sex
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Indianola Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Indianola Marital Status by Race
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Indianola Marital Status
Indianola Veterans by War
Indianola Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 224 | 3.96% |
| White | 128 | 10.06% |
| Asian | 1 | 20.00% |
Indianola Veterans by Race
Indianola Veterans by Education
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2.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
Indianola Veterans by Education
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57.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
Indianola Employment by Age
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Indianola Employment by Race
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Indianola Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.60%
Native Born
0.40%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.60% of Indianola residents were born in the United States, with 92.59% having been born in Mississippi. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Indianola Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,579 | -229 | -2.60% |
| 2020 | 8,808 | -229 | -2.53% |
| 2019 | 9,037 | -229 | -2.47% |
| 2018 | 9,266 | -184 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 9,450 | -184 | -1.91% |
| 2016 | 9,634 | -212 | -2.15% |
| 2015 | 9,846 | -152 | -1.52% |
| 2014 | 9,998 | -176 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 10,174 | -264 | -2.53% |
| 2012 | 10,438 | -99 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 10,537 | -73 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 10,610 | -1,456 | -1.28% |
| 2000 | 12,066 | 257 | 0.22% |
| 1990 | 11,809 | 3,588 | 3.69% |
| 1980 | 8,221 | -726 | -0.84% |
| 1970 | 8,947 | 2,233 | 2.91% |
| 1960 | 6,714 | 2,345 | 4.39% |
| 1950 | 4,369 | 765 | 1.94% |
| 1940 | 3,604 | 488 | 1.47% |
| 1930 | 3,116 | 2,516 | 5.64% |
| 1900 | 600 | 0.00% |