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 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:05:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61486 |
| Density : | 1,028 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Viola is located at 41°12'11"N 90°35'13"W (41.2030900, -90.5870800).
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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
Schools in Viola
College & universities near Viola, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143613 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Viola, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (8)
- 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 |
