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Delaware · 145 residents (2025 est.) · 0.177 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $269,400. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
+14%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
−25%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:145 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
691051411772131990201020202024Viola
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,664
+124%since 2000
from $21,687 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+13%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food16.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(143)
Black4.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(7)
Diversity Score13.4%(24)
Diversity Score
13
−32%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.4%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
52.6%
+52.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viola, Delaware?

Viola, Delaware has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Viola, Delaware expensive?

In Viola, Delaware, the median home is worth about $269,400.

How educated are people in Viola, Delaware?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Viola, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viola, Delaware?

About 5.6% of people in Viola, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Viola, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Viola, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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