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Arkansas · 371 residents (2025 est.) · 1.571 sq mi
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Viola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,200. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
+1%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
−14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1572713844976111990201020202024Viola
2024384
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,464
+35%since 2000
from $12,953 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−6%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−39.7 ptssince 2010
from 86.8% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(373)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.8%(80)
Diversity Score41.7%(160)
Diversity Score
42
+1488%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viola, Arkansas?

Viola, Arkansas has about 384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Viola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Viola, Arkansas earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Viola, Arkansas expensive?

In Viola, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Viola, Arkansas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Viola, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viola, Arkansas?

About 16.9% of people in Viola, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Viola, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Viola, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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