Indianola City, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 12066 people in the city, organized into 3899 households, and 2982 families residing in the city. The population density was 1400.3 people per square mile (540.66/km˛), giving it the 42nd most densely populated city among the Mississippi. There were 4118 housing units at an average density of 477.7 per square mile (184.44/km˛). The average household size was 3.05 people, and the average family size was 3.53 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males. The median age was 29.6 years, the median age of male residents at 26.6 and the median age of female residents at 31.6. The racial makeup of the city was 3105 White, 8854 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 55 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 32 from two or more races and 19 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26308, it is the 159th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $31186, it is Mississippi's 171st wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12082, it is the 99th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $16823, Males had a median income of $22020 versus $12881 for females.
In 2000, 3878 pupils and students, of which 47.47% are male and 52.53% are female, 32.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9% nursery or pri school, 5.98% kindergarten, 47.5% elementary school, 23.44% high school and 14.08% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12066 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12066 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12011 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11794 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11608 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11357 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11232 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11067 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11014 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10931 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10805 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 182 | 167 | 349 |
| Kindergarten | 119 | 113 | 232 |
| Elementary school | 899 | 943 | 1842 |
| High school | 500 | 409 | 909 |
| College or graduate school | 141 | 405 | 546 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola city, Mississippi | $26308 | $31186 | $12082 |
| Sunflower County, Mississippi | $24970 | $29144 | $11365 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |