Indianola, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Indianola, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Indianola, Oklahoma had a total population of 156, the 594th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,857, which is 42% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 27.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 42% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.6%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 9.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.

Indianola Quick Facts

Population 156

Median Household Income $37,857

Median Home Value $82,500

Poverty Rate 27.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 29.7 years

Homeownership Rate 89.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

High School Graduation Rate 81.3%

Diversity Index 46/100

Population 156 594th of 834

Median Income $37,857 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 27.6% 121% higher than national

Median Home Value $82,500 bottom 30%

How Indianola Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	158	156	-1.3%
Median household income	$38,333	$37,857	-1.2%
Median home value	$80,000	$82,500	+3.1%

How Indianola Compares

Median Household Income

Indianola

$37,857

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Indianola

$82,500

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.4%

$25K-$50K 33.9%

$50K-$100K 23.2%

$100K+ 12.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.9%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

10.7%

$20K-$25K

7.1%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

8.9%

$35K-$40K

16.1%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

1.8%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

3.6%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

44.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.3%

Renter 10.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,350/mo 42.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

33.3%

18-34

24.4%

35-54

11.5%

55-74

22.4%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Indianola Rankings in Oklahoma

#594 Population of 834

#613 Median Income of 716

#580 Education of 833

#526 Home Value of 723

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Other Cities in Pittsburg County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McAlester	18,111	$51,930	19.7%	$151,600
Longtown	2,716	$56,333	15.1%	$184,200
Krebs	2,119	$45,893	19.8%	$106,100
Hartshorne	1,642	$39,630	23.6%	$90,300
Quinton	953	$40,962	25.3%	$79,900
Kiowa	658	$46,250	24.9%	$82,000
Haileyville	614	$48,036	15.3%	$79,200
Savanna	485	$55,156	14.6%	$103,300
Arpelar	312	$87,750	17.6%	$124,000
Crowder	307	$55,278	20.5%	$120,600

Cities Similar to Indianola

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Butler	159	N/A	$113,600	0.0%	96.2%
Bee	160	N/A	N/A	35.3%	81.3%
Sportmans Shores	168	N/A	$74,700	8.0%	19.1%
Devol	146	$37,115	$84,200	31.2%	50.0%
Le Flore	145	$38,438	$68,100	6.6%	38.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 156, Indianola's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Indianola is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Pittsburg County. The total population is 156. It ranks as the 594th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indianola is 29.7 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Indianola has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indianola is $37,857. This is 42% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.6%. This is 80% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $82,500. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Indianola is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indianola is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Indianola, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Indianola, Oklahoma?

Indianola, Oklahoma has a population of 156 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Indianola, OK?

The median household income in Indianola is $37,857, which is 53% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola, OK?

The poverty rate in Indianola is 27.6%. This means approximately 43 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Indianola, Oklahoma?

Indianola's population is 69.2% White, 0.0% Black, 1.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Indianola, OK?

The median home value in Indianola is $82,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.

How educated is Indianola, Oklahoma?

9.9% of adults (25+) in Indianola hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.