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Viola

Arkansas · 358 residents · 1.571 sq mi
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Viola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,442. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% 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 $75,400. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
358
−6%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
−11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1572713844976111990201020202024Viola
2024384
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,442
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,818
+14%since 2000
from $12,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+55%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(328)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(34)
Diversity Score22.4%(80)
Diversity Score
22
+752%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−34%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viola, Arkansas?

Viola, Arkansas has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Viola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Viola, Arkansas earns about $26,442 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 $75,400, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Viola, Arkansas?

About 6.4% 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 27.1% 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 40 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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