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Viola

New York · 8,208 residents · 2.764 sq mi
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Viola is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,911. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $739,500. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $739,500, the poverty rate sits 91% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

8,208
+38%since 2000
from 5,931 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,970 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 2,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
24.6
−12%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Viola
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,911
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$28,337
+4%since 2000
from $27,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
24.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$739,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,860
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660 in 2000
US average: $1,124
61.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
39.0% rent
8.7
+64%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,678)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(155)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(512)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(7,323)
Black1.7%(138)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(424)
Asian1.1%(92)
Other0.7%(60)
Diversity Score20.8%(1,709)
21
+141%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
20.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
67.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
22.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
64.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
51.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
11.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.5%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viola, New York?

Viola, New York has about 8,208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Viola, New York?

The typical household in Viola, New York earns about $84,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Viola, New York expensive?

In Viola, New York, the median home is worth about $739,500, and the typical rent is about $1,860 a month.

How educated are people in Viola, New York?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Viola, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viola, New York?

About 24.5% of people in Viola, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Viola, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Viola, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,552 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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