Ola, SD Demographics

A map of Ola's Population by Race

Ola, South Dakota has an estimated population of 0, a dramatic decrease from the 15 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 South Dakota 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 24.0% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ola is ranked the 440th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 444th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ola's White Population

0 residents of Ola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ola is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Ola ranks 306th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Ola's population has decreased from 86.7% to 0.0%.

Ola is less White than neighboring Pukwana (74% White), Chamberlain (72.6% White), and Oacoma (95.8% White).

Ola's Black Population

0 residents of Ola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ola is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Ola ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Ola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ola is less Black than neighboring Chamberlain (0.3% 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 South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Ola ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Ola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ola's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Ola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ola is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Ola ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Ola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ola is less Hispanic than neighboring Chamberlain (3.8% Hispanic), and Oacoma (2% Hispanic).

Ola's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ola is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ola ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ola's population has decreased from 6.7% to 0.0%.

Ola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pukwana (13.3% Native American/Other), Chamberlain (14.2% Native American/Other), and Oacoma (2.2% Native American/Other).

Ola's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Ola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ola is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ola ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ola's population has decreased from 6.7% to 0.0%.

Ola is less Multiracial than neighboring Pukwana (12.7% Multiracial), and Chamberlain (9% 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.