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Indianola

County:
Warren County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.435
State:
Iowa

Indianola is a city located in Warren County, Iowa. Indianola has a 2026 population of 16,514. It is also the county seat of Warren County. Indianola is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 4.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,863 in 2020.

The median household income in Indianola is $75,453 with a poverty rate of 6.44%. The median age in Indianola is 35.9 years: 35.2 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.1 males.

16.5K
Total Population
1,444
Density (mi²)
109 0.66%
Growth

Indianola Population

Indianola Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202616,5141090.66%
202516,4051080.66%
202416,2971871.16%
202316,110550.34%
202216,0551100.69%
202115,945820.52%
202015,863280.18%
201915,980-59-0.37%
201816,0391350.85%
201715,9042801.79%
201615,6241671.08%
201515,4572101.38%
201415,2471460.97%
201315,1011511.01%
201214,950310.21%
201114,9191020.69%
201014,817350.24%
200012,9981,65814.62%
199011,3404974.58%
198010,8431,99122.49%
19708,8521,79025.35%
19607,0621,91737.26%
19505,1451,02224.79%
19404,12363518.21%
19303,488-140-3.86%
19203,62834510.51%
19103,283220.67%
19003,26100%

Median Age

Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 35.2 years

Indianola Adults

There are 12,446 adults, (2,906 of whom are seniors) in Indianola.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,440 (52.6%)
Male: 7,604 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Indianola includes 92.88% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14,90292.88%
Two or more races6994.36%
Black or African American2071.29%
Asian1510.94%
Other race710.44%
Native American140.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1811.13%
White1791.12%
Black or African American470.29%
Other race460.29%
Native American60.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14,72391.77%
Two or more races5183.23%
Black or African American1601%
Asian1510.94%
Other race250.16%
Native American80.05%

Indianola Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Indianola 's average per capita income is $55,066. Household income levels show a median of $75,453. The poverty rate stands at 6.44%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$113,641-
Families$103,814$111,750
Households$75,453$90,338
Non Families$38,993$54,416

$55,066

Average Income

$75,453

Median Household Income

6.44%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)