Ola, AR Demographics

A map of Ola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	853	664	93.3%	71.1%
Multiracial	23	34	2.5%	3.6%
Hispanic	19	216	2.1%	23.1%
Native American/Other	13	7	1.4%	0.7%
Black	6	7	0.7%	0.7%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.6%

Ola, Arkansas has an estimated population of 914, a slight decrease from the 934 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ola has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ola, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 12.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ola is ranked the 221st most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ola was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ola's White Population

853 residents of Ola, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ola is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Ola ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's White population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. White residents' share of Ola's population has increased from 71.1% to 93.3%.

Ola is more White than neighboring Danville (37.9% White), and Casa (76.2% White). Ola is less White than neighboring Plainview (95.5% White), Centerville (100% White), and Rover (96.5% White).

Ola's Black Population

6 residents of Ola, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ola is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ola ranks 356th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Ola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Ola is more Black than neighboring Plainview (0% Black), Centerville (0% Black), Casa (0% Black), and Rover (0% Black). Ola is less Black than neighboring Danville (1% Black).

Ola's Asian Population

0 residents of Ola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ola is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Ola ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ola's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Ola is less Asian than neighboring Plainview (0.7% Asian).

Ola's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Ola, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ola is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Ola ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ola's population has decreased from 23.1% to 2.1%.

Ola is more Hispanic than neighboring Centerville (0% Hispanic), and Rover (0% Hispanic). Ola is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainview (3.5% Hispanic), Danville (58.8% Hispanic), and Casa (16.5% Hispanic).

Ola's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Ola, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ola is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ola ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ola's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Ola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plainview (0% Native American/Other), Centerville (0% Native American/Other), Danville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Rover (0% Native American/Other). Ola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Casa (2.4% Native American/Other).

Ola's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Ola, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ola is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ola ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ola's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.5%.

Ola is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainview (0.4% Multiracial), Centerville (0% Multiracial), and Danville (1.1% Multiracial). Ola is less Multiracial than neighboring Casa (4.9% Multiracial), and Rover (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.