Indianola, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indianola
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Indianola from the northeast
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Location of Indianola in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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 Indianola, Illinois
Location in Vermilion County, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
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| • Total | 227 |
| • Density | 585.05/sq mi (225.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61850
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-37348 |
| GNIS ID | 2398573 |
Indianola is a small village in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is located within Carroll Township. Indianola is part of the larger Danville, Illinois area. In 2020, about 227 people lived there.
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Exploring Indianola's Location
Indianola is a small village. It covers about 0.39 square miles (1.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Indianola's Population Story
The number of people living in Indianola has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 308 | — | |
| 1890 | 472 | 53.2% | |
| 1900 | 381 | −19.3% | |
| 1910 | 365 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 359 | −1.6% | |
| 1930 | 408 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 411 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 392 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 295 | −24.7% | |
| 1970 | 374 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 370 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 336 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 207 | −38.4% | |
| 2010 | 276 | 33.3% | |
| 2020 | 227 | −17.8% | |
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Who Lives in Indianola?
In 2000, there were 207 people living in the village. These people made up 79 households. Most of the people living in Indianola were White. A small number were African American or Asian.
Many households (about 60%) were married couples. Some households (about 36%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.6 people.
The people in Indianola are of different ages. In 2000, about 27% were under 18 years old. About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in the village was 37 years.
Famous People from Indianola
Even small villages can have famous people! Here are a few notable individuals who have connections to Indianola:
- Martin B. Bailey: He was a lawyer and a state legislator in Illinois. This means he helped make laws for the state.
- William Parker McKee: He was the president of Shimer College for many years, from 1897 to 1930. A college president leads the school.
- Ryan Drew Thomas: He is known as a professional UFC fighter.
See also
In Spanish: Indianola (Illinois) para niños
