Viola, Illinois facts for kids
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Viola, Illinois
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Location in Mercer County, Illinois
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 Viola, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 869 |
| • Density | 1,036.99/sq mi (400.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61486
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-78123 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Viola, Illinois |
Viola (pronounced vy-OH-la) is a small village located in Mercer County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 869 people lived there. This was a small decrease from 955 people in 2010.
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Where is Viola Located?
Viola is in the eastern part of Mercer County. It's where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 67 and Illinois Route 17.
Roads and Nearby Cities
US 67 goes right through Viola on 13th Street. If you go north on US 67, you'll reach Rock Island in about 22 miles. If you go south the same distance, you'll get to Monmouth.
Illinois Route 17 also passes through Viola on 17th Avenue. It crosses 13th Street in the middle of the village. Going west on IL 17 for about 8 miles takes you to Aledo, which is the main town of Mercer County. If you head east for about 7 miles, you'll arrive in New Windsor. Galesburg is about 27 miles to the southeast.
Land and Water
The village of Viola covers about 0.85 square miles (2.21 square kilometers) of land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. Water from the village flows south into small streams that lead to Pope Creek. It also flows north into Skunk Creek. Both Pope Creek and Skunk Creek eventually flow into the Mississippi River.
People in Viola
Viola has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 407 | — | |
| 1880 | 370 | −9.1% | |
| 1890 | 421 | 13.8% | |
| 1900 | 552 | 31.1% | |
| 1910 | 760 | 37.7% | |
| 1920 | 668 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 566 | −15.3% | |
| 1940 | 743 | 31.3% | |
| 1950 | 826 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 812 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 946 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,144 | 20.9% | |
| 1990 | 964 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 956 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 955 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 869 | −9.0% | |
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Population Details (Year 2000)
In the year 2000, there were 956 people living in Viola. These people lived in 383 homes, and 274 of these were families. Most people (98.22%) were White. A small number were from other races or a mix of races. About 1.78% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (32.6%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60.1%) were married couples living together. About 26.1% of all homes were single individuals. About 13.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Viola in 2000 was 38 years old.
- 25.5% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Viola was about $41,161 per year. For families, it was about $47,159 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Viola (Illinois) para niños
