State
Land Area
8.6 sq mi
Density
1,036.1/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.05%
Growth Since 2010
-16.88%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
24,913
Indianola is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 8,880, it is the 44th largest city in Mississippi and the 3332nd largest city in the United States. Indianola is currently declining at a rate of -2.05% annually and its population has decreased by -16.88% 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 1,036 people per square mile.
The average household income in Indianola is $45,332 with a poverty rate of 29.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $696 per month, and the median house value is $73,100. The median age in Indianola is 32.9 years, 28.7 years for males, and 37.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Indianola was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,913 | -411 | -1.65% |
| 2019 | 25,324 | -411 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 25,735 | -411 | -1.60% |
| 2017 | 26,146 | -349 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 26,495 | -384 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 26,879 | -528 | -1.96% |
| 2014 | 27,407 | -500 | -1.82% |
| 2013 | 27,907 | -499 | -1.79% |
| 2012 | 28,406 | -111 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 28,517 | -464 | -1.63% |
| 2010 | 28,981 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,806 | 81.11% |
| White | 1,628 | 16.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 113 | 1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race | 30 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.09% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,524 | 2.68 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 1,262 | 1.11 | 51.4 |
| Married | 1,049 | 3.49 | 71.8 |
| Female | 961 | 3.62 | 45.2 |
| Male | 252 | 3.54 | 45.2 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 447 | 7.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,034 | 16.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,575 | 25.73% |
| Some College | 1,371 | 22.40% |
| Associates Degree | 407 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 773 | 12.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 514 | 8.40% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,816 | 3,590 | 823 |
| White | 1,136 | 957 | 458 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 50 | |
| Native American | 67 | ||
| Multiple Races | 38 | 38 | 3 |
| Other Race | 12 | 4 | |
| Asian | 6 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.00%.
99.71% of Indianola residents speak only English, while 0.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,642 | 2,646 | 34.62% |
| White | 1,530 | 106 | 6.93% |
29.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.55%
Male Poverty Rate
28.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Indianola is Black, with 34.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Indianola is White, with 6.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.40%.
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 197 | 3.47% |
| White | 154 | 11.42% |
| Asian | 1 | 16.67% |
1.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
99.81% of Indianola residents were born in the United States, with 91.47% having been born in Mississippi. 0.14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,880 | -186 | -2.05% |
| 2019 | 9,066 | -186 | -2.01% |
| 2018 | 9,252 | -181 | -1.92% |
| 2017 | 9,433 | -186 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 9,619 | -214 | -2.18% |
| 2015 | 9,833 | -155 | -1.55% |
| 2014 | 9,988 | -177 | -1.74% |
| 2013 | 10,165 | -267 | -2.56% |
| 2012 | 10,432 | -98 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 10,530 | -79 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 10,609 | -1,457 | -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% |