Indianola, IA is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area and has a population of 15,544. It is one of the city's most desirable suburbs due to its low population density of 1,420 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. Indianola is home to many businesses including the historic Indianola Inn & Suites, Indianola Pizza Ranch, and other restaurants and shops. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available such as biking on the Chichaqua Valley Trail system or hiking at Big Creek State Park. The city also hosts various organizations such as the Indianola Public Library and local Community Theatre Company. Additionally, Indianola is known for their numerous sporting events including high school football games, track meets, swim meets, and soccer tournaments.
The population in Indianola is 15,544. There are 1,373 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Indianola is 35.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Indianola is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Indianola
- 49.1% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 30.4% are married with children
- 21.5% have children, but are single
Race in Indianola
- 95.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander