Village · Wisconsin
Viola, Wisconsin
Viola, village, mostly in Richland County (64.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Viola had 728 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 676 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 551 (±91). GEOID 5582900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
728
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 676 · ACS 2020-2024: 551 ±91
Median household income
$88,214
±$14,432 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$103,900
±$11,353 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,051
±$144 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Viola and what county is it in?
Viola is a village mostly in Richland County (64.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 679 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County | 436 | 64.5% |
| Vernon County | 240 | 35.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Viola, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 728 people lived in Viola on July 1, 2025, up 8.8% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 676 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 551 (±91).
| Measure | Viola | Richland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 551 ±91 | 17,205 | −198 |
| Households | 234 ±34 | 7,250 | −70 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.21 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 260 ±38 | 8,532 | −74 |
Viola's population since 2000
From 667 in 2000 to 728 in 2025: up 9.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Viola as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Viola?
The median resident of Viola is 44.4 years old; 17.1% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Viola | Richland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 ±4.1 | 46.6 | +6.3 |
| Under 18 years | 17.1% ±4.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±5.5 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±4.8 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.3% ±2.8 pts | 92.1% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±2.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±5.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4% ±3.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7% ±5.2 pts | 21.2% | +9.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.8% ±5.3 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Viola earn?
Half of Viola's 234 households earn less than $88,214 a year (±$14,432), against $66,420 in Richland County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,843 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $34,371 after inflation. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Viola | Richland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,214 ±$14,432 | $66,420 | +$34,371 |
| Mean household income | $79,663 ±$8,460 | $84,420 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,663 ±$3,682 | $36,484 | +$7,516 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±5.4 pts | 14.5% | −11.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9% ±14.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±3.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% ±5.0 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0% ±5.7 pts | 81.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Viola?
Owners occupy 82.9% of Viola's occupied homes and renters 17.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,900 by its owner (±$11,353). The median renter pays $1,051 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Viola | Richland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,900 ±$11,353 | $197,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,051 ±$144 | $771 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.1% ±20.5 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,075 ±$50 | $1,385 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.9% ±7.1 pts | 73.9% | +14.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.1% ±7.1 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Housing units | 260 ±38 | 8,532 | −74 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±39.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.0% ±7.4 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.5% ±7.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±3.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.3% ±8.8 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Viola building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Viola in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 11.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Viola work and get to work?
88.7% of Viola's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes.
| Measure | Viola | Richland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7% ±5.6 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±3.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.7% ±4.7 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.6% ±2.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±3.4 | 24.4 min | −6.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Viola?
No census tract lies mostly in Viola; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701Richland County | 2,978 | $66,591 |
| Tract 9605Vernon County | 3,457 | $72,278 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Viola) · Census block assignment files
How does Viola compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Viola is the 11,654th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 420th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Viola is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 420th | 608 |
Viola's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Viola with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Viola?
21 of the 57 figures for Viola on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Viola are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Viola.