Demographics & People — Viola, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 942 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 46.6 |
| Total Households | 412 |
| Family Households | 284 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1197 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 864 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 443 |
| German | 199 |
| Other groups | 113 |
| English | 100 |
| Swedish | 92 |
| Irish | 89 |
| Italian | 66 |
| American | 52 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 840 |
| Spanish | 47 |
| Population 5+ | 892 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 88 |
| Population 18+ | 809 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Viola, Illinois.