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GEOGRAPHY


Indianola is located at 41°21'42" North, 93°33'47" West (41.361756, -93.562987).

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 23.8 Km&2 (9.2 Mi&2 ). 23.8 km&2 (9.2 mi&2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.


DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the Census of 2000, there were 12,998 people, 4,748 households, and 3,261 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 546.1/km&2 (1,414.7/mi&2). There were 4,981 housing units at an average density of 209.3/km&2 (542.1/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White , 0.40% African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.51% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.18% from Other Races , and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,748 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were Married Couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 15.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,725, and the median income for a family was $52,238. Males had a median income of $36,945 versus $24,401 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $19,574. 7.2% of the population and 5.6% of families were below the Poverty Line . 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

In 2005, a special census was conducted that revised Indianola's population to 14,156.


EDUCATION

Indianola has three elementary schools.
  • Whitier

  • Emerson

  • Irving


Indianola has one middle school.
  • Indianola Middle School


Indianola has one senior high school.
  • Indianola High School



POINTS OF INTEREST



CHURCHES

Indianola Community Church Www.indianolacc.org

Redeemer Lutheran Church Www.redeemer.indianola.ia.us


EXTERNAL LINKS

Economic development information is available at www.developindianola.com