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Ola

Arkansas · 921 residents (2025 est.) · 1.701 sq mi
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Ola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,679. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 290 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,600. The poverty rate of 46.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
914
−24%since 2000
from 1,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:921 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8229641K1K1K1990201020202024Ola
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,679
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,410
+62%since 2000
from $10,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−13%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
62.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(977)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(203)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(441)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(853)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(36)
Diversity Score15.9%(145)
Diversity Score
16
−57%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−2%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2012
from 30.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 46.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2016
from 16.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ola, Arkansas?

Ola, Arkansas has about 914 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Ola, Arkansas earns about $32,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ola, Arkansas expensive?

In Ola, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $61,600, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Ola, Arkansas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ola, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ola, Arkansas?

About 46.6% of people in Ola, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ola, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ola, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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