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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Viola

Illinois · 956 residents · 0.838 sq mi
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Viola has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,161. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

956
−1%since 1990
from 964 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,141 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,150 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+3%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8259119981K1K1990201020202024Viola
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,161
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,127
+57%since 1990
from $11,523 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
82.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
18.0% rent
1.5
+11%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(962)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(42)
4
+115%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−29%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Viola, Illinois?

Viola, Illinois has about 956 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Viola, Illinois?

The typical household in Viola, Illinois earns about $41,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Viola, Illinois expensive?

In Viola, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Viola, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Viola, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viola, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Viola, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Viola, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Viola, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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