Indianola, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indianola
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former Midway Drive-In, Indianola
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 Indianola
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.416 sq mi (3.668 km2) |
| • Land | 1.416 sq mi (3.668 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 791 |
| • Density | 558.6/sq mi (215.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95503
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658821; 2628741 |
Indianola is a small community in Humboldt County, California. It is a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for counting people. Indianola is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Arcata. It sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level.
The area of Indianola is part of Eureka, California, even though it's not officially a city itself. All addresses in Indianola use the 95503 ZIP Code. In 2020, the population of Indianola was 791 people.
History of Indianola
Indianola has an interesting past. A long time ago, a Native American settlement was located here. This settlement was an important place for getting supplies. People living there would sell things like fish, clams, and crabs that they caught from the bay.
Later, a post office was opened in Indianola. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office operated from 1900 to 1915.
Who Lives in Indianola?
In 2010, the population of Indianola was 823 people. Most of the people living in Indianola were White. There were also Native American, Asian, African American, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 5.3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The people in Indianola live in different types of homes. Most homes are owned by the people who live in them. A smaller number of homes are rented. The community has people of all ages, from kids under 18 to seniors aged 65 and older. The average age in Indianola in 2010 was about 43.9 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Indianola (California) para niños
