Indianola Population 2026
Indianola has a population of 15,467, making it the #3017 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Iowa. It is about 569× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,467
Rank in United States
#3017
Coordinates
41.36°N, 93.56°W
~295 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,429 km
887 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iowa
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 214,133 | #109 |
| Cedar Rapids | 130,405 | #217 |
| Davenport | 102,582 | #313 |
| Sioux City | 82,821 | #436 |
| Iowa City | 74,220 | #508 |
| Waterloo | 68,460 | #562 |
| Ames | 65,060 | #607 |
| West Des Moines | 64,113 | #623 |
Cities near Indianola
- Des Moines214,133 people · ~27 km away
- West Des Moines64,113 people · ~28 km away
- Urbandale44,062 people · ~33 km away
- Johnston20,871 people · ~37 km away
- Waukee18,990 people · ~39 km away
- Ankeny56,764 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Indianola?
Indianola has a population of 15,467 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3017 biggest city in United States.
What state is Indianola in?
Indianola is located in Iowa, United States.
Is Indianola the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,429 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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