Indianola is a city located in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Indianola has a 2025 population of 8,611. It is also the county seat of Sunflower County. Indianola is currently declining at a rate of -2.23% annually and its population has decreased by -10.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,591 in 2020.
The average household income in Indianola is $49,695 with a poverty rate of 31.14%.The median age in Indianola is 35.4 years: 31.3 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Indianola includes 80.88% Black or African American, 17.87% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 7,570 | 80.88% |
White | 1,673 | 17.87% |
Two or more races | 68 | 0.73% |
Asian | 32 | 0.34% |
Native American | 17 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Indianola's average per capita income is $33,954. Household income levels show a median of $39,275. The poverty rate stands at 31.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $90,097 | - |
Families | $48,981 | $58,789 |
Households | $39,275 | $49,695 |
Non Families | $15,875 | $29,180 |
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