Demographics & People — Indianola, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,918 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,300 |
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| Median Age | 35.9 |
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| Total Households | 6,008 |
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| Family Households | 3,862 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1066 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,815 |
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| Black or African American | 168 |
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| Asian | 255 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 446 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,605 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,236 |
| Irish | 2,148 |
| English | 2,034 |
| Other groups | 2,032 |
| American | 685 |
| Dutch | 578 |
| Italian | 524 |
| Swedish | 517 |
| Norwegian | 461 |
Language
| English Only | 14,305 |
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| Spanish | 229 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,961 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 751 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,059 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Indianola, Iowa.
