Viola, KS Demographics

A map of Viola's Population by Race

Viola, Kansas has an estimated population of 190, a dramatic increase from the 115 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% White, 32.1% Native American/Other, 6.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Viola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Viola has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Viola, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 51.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Viola is ranked the 435th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Viola was ranked the 507th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Viola's White Population

117 residents of Viola, or 61.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Viola is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Viola ranks 390th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viola's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Viola's population has decreased from 87.8% to 61.6%.

Viola is less White than neighboring Conway Springs (96.7% White), Milton (87% White), Clearwater (90.9% White), Garden Plain (95.2% White), and Goddard (83.7% White).

Viola's Black Population

0 residents of Viola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Viola is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Viola ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

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

Viola is less Black than neighboring Conway Springs (2.2% Black), Clearwater (0.4% Black), Garden Plain (0.2% Black), and Goddard (1.3% Black).

Viola's Asian Population

12 residents of Viola, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Viola is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Viola ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viola's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Asian residents' share of Viola's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.3%.

Viola is more Asian than neighboring Conway Springs (0.3% Asian), Milton (0% Asian), Clearwater (2.2% Asian), Garden Plain (0% Asian), and Goddard (0.6% Asian).

Viola's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Viola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Viola is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Viola ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Viola's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.0%.

Viola is less Hispanic than neighboring Milton (13% Hispanic), Clearwater (2.9% Hispanic), Garden Plain (2.2% Hispanic), and Goddard (12% Hispanic).

Viola's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Viola, or 32.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Viola is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Viola ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viola's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1120.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Viola's population has increased from 4.3% to 32.1%.

Viola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Conway Springs (0% Native American/Other), Milton (0% Native American/Other), Clearwater (0.1% Native American/Other), Garden Plain (0.2% Native American/Other), and Goddard (0% Native American/Other).

Viola's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Viola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Viola is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Viola ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Viola's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Viola is less Multiracial than neighboring Conway Springs (0.8% Multiracial), Clearwater (3.5% Multiracial), Garden Plain (2.2% Multiracial), and Goddard (2.4% 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.