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Ola

Arkansas · 1,281 residents · 1.701 sq mi
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Ola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,600. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,281
+6%since 2000
from 1,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8229641K1K1K1990201020202024Ola
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,542
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,627
+64%since 2000
from $10,117 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,013)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino18%(231)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.8%(36)
Diversity Score44.2%(566)
Diversity Score
44
+21%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ola, Arkansas?

Ola, Arkansas has about 1,281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Ola, Arkansas earns about $28,542 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 $55,600, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Ola, Arkansas?

About 7.3% 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 26.3% of people in Ola, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ola, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ola, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 212 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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