Indianola, Iowa

Indianola is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 12,998 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Warren County. Simpson College, a liberal arts college of the United Methodist Church, is located in Indianola. Indianola is also the home of the National Balloon Classic and National Balloon Museum.

Geography

Indianola is located at (41.361756, -93.562987).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.8 km² (9.2 mi²), all land.

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/km² (1,414.7/mi²). There were 4,981 housing units at an average density of 209.3/km² (542.1/mi²). 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

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. About 5.6% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

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

Education

Indianola has three elementary schools.

Whittier
Emerson
Irving

Indianola has one middle school.

Indianola Middle School

Indianola has one senior high school.

Indianola High School

Points of interest

Buxton Park Arboretum
Des Moines Metro Opera
National Hot Air Balloon Museum
Summerset Winery

Churches

Indianola Community Church www.indianolacc.org

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

Trinity United Presbyterian Church www.trinityupc.org

Indianola Regular Baptist Church

External links

Economic development information is available at www.developindianola.com

Cities in Iowa | Warren County, Iowa