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Viola

Tennessee · 111 residents (2025 est.) · 0.486 sq mi
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Viola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $262,500. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
+12%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+58%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:111 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44741041331631990201020202024Viola
2024144
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,068
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,920
+54%since 2000
from $18,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+40%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade45%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,500
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+238%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(108)
Black3.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(128)
Black4.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(37)
Diversity Score
25
+3%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−61.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viola, Tennessee?

Viola, Tennessee has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Viola, Tennessee?

The typical household in Viola, Tennessee earns about $48,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Viola, Tennessee expensive?

In Viola, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $262,500.

How educated are people in Viola, Tennessee?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Viola, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viola, Tennessee?

About 24.3% of people in Viola, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Viola, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Viola, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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