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Ola

Arkansas · 934 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 $23,967. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 270 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,900. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
934
−22%since 2000
from 1,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8229641K1K1K1990201020202024Ola
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,967
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,396
+72%since 2000
from $10,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(664)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(216)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score49.3%(460)
Diversity Score
49
+34%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+143%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 40.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ola, Arkansas?

Ola, Arkansas has about 934 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Ola, Arkansas earns about $23,967 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 $61,900, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Ola, Arkansas?

About 6.6% 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 40.8% 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 135 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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