Viola, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 190, Viola's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Viola is a small community located in Kansas, within Sedgwick County. The total population is 190. It ranks as the 435th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Viola is 31.6 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 4.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 33.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Viola is $188,094. This is 153% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 133% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.5%. This is 95% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $182,500. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Viola is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Viola is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.6% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.3% vs 2.9%).

Education

40.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Viola in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Viola, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.