Viola, Illinois

Viola: village in Illinois, United States

About

Viola is a village located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 955 and a population density of 1,124 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 874 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Viola

Population 874 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Mercer County
Area 0.85 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.2031,-90.5871
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:52:03 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code 61486
Density 1,028 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.27% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Viola is located at 41°12'11"N 90°35'13"W (41.2030900, -90.5870800).

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Weather

78°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph SW Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Viola decreased by 9.27% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 955 - census
2011 950 -0.53% estimation process
2012 941 -0.96% estimation process
2013 934 -0.75% estimation process
2014 924 -1.08% estimation process
2015 915 -0.98% estimation process
2016 902 -1.44% estimation process
2017 901 -0.11% estimation process
2018 896 -0.56% estimation process
2019 888 -0.9% estimation process
2020 874 -1.6% estimation process
Viola zip code is 61486. County name: Mercer, County fips: 17131

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Viola, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
143613 Carl Sandburg College Galesburg (IL) 61401

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to Viola, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MLI Moline, Illinois 1200 River Drive BUS
GBB Galesburg station 225 South Seminary Street RAIL
RKI Rock Island, IL 3500 5th Avenue BUS
DVP Davenport, Iowa 304 West River Drive BUS
KEE Kewanee Loomis and North Tremont Sts. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Viola.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Viola Post Office Viola (IL) 61486

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Viola, New York census-designated place in Rockland County, New York with a population of 6,868 people.
  • Viola, Minnesota unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota with a population of 581 people.
  • Viola, Arkansas human settlement in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States of America with a population of 356 people.
  • Viola, Wisconsin village in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 222 people.
  • Viola, Delaware town in Kent County, Delaware, United States with a population of 167 people.
  • Viola, Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 141 people.
  • Viola, Kansas human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 126 people.

Other cities in Mercer County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Aledo 3,383 City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States
Burgess 2,249 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Preemption 1,628 Township in Mercer County, Illinois
Millersburg 688 Township in Mercer County, Illinois
Matherville 651 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
New Boston 644 Township in Mercer County, Illinois
Sherrard 588 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Keithsburg 569 Township in Mercer County, Illinois, United States
Norwood 447 Village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States
Eliza 385 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Joy 377 Village in Illinois, United States
North Henderson 206 Township in Mercer County, Illinois