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'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.
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.
The Summerset Trail has its southern terminus at Indianola.[1]
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.
Indianola has three elementary schools: Whittier, Emerson, and Irving; one middle school: Indianola Middle School; one senior high school: Indianola High School; and one college: Simpson College.
★ Buxton Park Arboretum
★ Des Moines Metro Opera
★ National Hot Air Balloon Museum
★ Summerset Winery
★ Simpson College
★ George Washington Carver was a botanical researcher and agronomy educator. In 1941, "Time" magazine dubbed him a "Black Leonardo," a reference to the white polymath Leonardo da Vinci.
★ Lane Sisters were four siblings who first achieved success in the 1930s as a singing act, with their popularity leading to a series of successful films.
Erik B.- Underground rapper noted for his smooth flow, and funny lyrics attackin people with todays pop culture
A ticket bought for the January 13, 2007 Hot Lotto multi-state lottery drawing won $19.9 million (annuity value), a record for the game, which began in 2002. John Hall of Indianola was the winner; he chose the cash option of $11.9 million.
1. Warren County Conservation Board. Summerset Trail.
★ Indianola Community Network
★ Indianola Economic development
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Education |
| Points of interest |
| Notable Natives |
| Other |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
Location of Indianola, Iowa
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.
The Summerset Trail has its southern terminus at Indianola.[1]
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, and Irving; one middle school: Indianola Middle School; one senior high school: Indianola High School; and one college: Simpson College.
Points of interest
★ Buxton Park Arboretum
★ Des Moines Metro Opera
★ National Hot Air Balloon Museum
★ Summerset Winery
★ Simpson College
Notable Natives
★ George Washington Carver was a botanical researcher and agronomy educator. In 1941, "Time" magazine dubbed him a "Black Leonardo," a reference to the white polymath Leonardo da Vinci.
★ Lane Sisters were four siblings who first achieved success in the 1930s as a singing act, with their popularity leading to a series of successful films.
Erik B.- Underground rapper noted for his smooth flow, and funny lyrics attackin people with todays pop culture
Other
A ticket bought for the January 13, 2007 Hot Lotto multi-state lottery drawing won $19.9 million (annuity value), a record for the game, which began in 2002. John Hall of Indianola was the winner; he chose the cash option of $11.9 million.
References
1. Warren County Conservation Board. Summerset Trail.
External links
★ Indianola Community Network
★ Indianola Economic development
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