Indianola, Mississippi Population 2022
Indianola is a city located in Sunflower County Mississippi. Indianola has a 2020 population of 8,350. It is also the county seat of Sunflower County. Indianola is currently declining at a rate of -2.67% annually and its population has decreased by -21.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,610 in 2010.
The average household income in Indianola is $45,430 with a poverty rate of 27.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $688 per month, and the median house value is $90,300. 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 Indianolawas:
- Black or African American: 82.06%
- White: 16.56%
- Other race: 0.66%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Two or more races: 0.32%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,981 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 28,521 | -460 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 28,407 | -114 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 27,906 | -501 | -1.80% |
| 2014 | 27,405 | -501 | -1.83% |
| 2015 | 26,877 | -528 | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 26,493 | -384 | -1.45% |
| 2017 | 26,142 | -351 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 26,211 | 69 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 25,110 | -1,101 | -4.38% |
| 2020 | 24,009 | -1,101 | -4.59% |
| 2021 | 22,908 | -1,101 | -4.81% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,533 | 16.56% |
| Black or African American | 7,597 | 82.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 61 | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.32% |
Indianola Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,543 | 2.56 | 52.6 |
| Married | 1,003 | 3.58 | 66.3 |
| Male | 206 | 3.28 | 69.4 |
| Female | 893 | 3.45 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 1,441 | 1.19 | 46.8 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 468 | 8.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 713 | 12.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,796 | 30.80% |
| Some College | 1,065 | 18.26% |
| Associates Degree | 394 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 687 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 709 | 12.16% |
Indianola Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,024 | 907 | 480 |
| Black | 4,720 | 3,706 | 913 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 28 | 3 |
| Other Race | 21 | 10 | |
| Hispanic | 44 | 10 | |
| Native American | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.88%.
$23,915
Average Earnings
$24,606
Average Male
$21,869
Average Female
Indianola Language by Age
Indianola Language
99.06% of Indianola residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
Indianola Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 37 | 12 | 32.43% |
| Black | 7,438 | 2,364 | 31.78% |
| White | 1,470 | 143 | 9.73% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 30 | 1 | 3.33% |
27.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.87%
Male Poverty Rate
28.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Indianola
The race most likely to be in poverty in Indianola is Native, with 32.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Indianola is Multiple, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.06%.
Indianola Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Indianola Married by Age and Sex
Indianola Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Indianola Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 10.14% |
| Black | 129 | 2.35% |
Indianola Veterans by Education
6.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
93.01%
Born in Indianola
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.77% of Indianola residents were born in the United States, with 93.01% having been born in Mississippi. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 600 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 3,116 | 2,516 | 5.64% |
| 1940 | 3,604 | 488 | 1.47% |
| 1950 | 4,369 | 765 | 1.94% |
| 1960 | 6,714 | 2,345 | 4.39% |
| 1970 | 8,947 | 2,233 | 2.91% |
| 1980 | 8,221 | -726 | -0.84% |
| 1990 | 11,809 | 3,588 | 3.69% |
| 2000 | 12,066 | 257 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 10,610 | -1,456 | -1.28% |
| 2011 | 10,537 | -73 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 10,438 | -99 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 10,174 | -264 | -2.53% |
| 2014 | 9,998 | -176 | -1.73% |
| 2015 | 9,846 | -152 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 9,634 | -212 | -2.15% |
| 2017 | 9,450 | -184 | -1.91% |
| 2018 | 9,266 | -184 | -1.95% |
| 2019 | 9,037 | -229 | -2.47% |
| 2020 | 8,808 | -229 | -2.53% |
| 2021 | 8,579 | -229 | -2.60% |
| 2022 | 8,350 | -229 | -2.67% |