Leola is a town located in Grant County Arkansas. Leola has a 2024 population of 467. Leola is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 457 in 2020.
The average household income in Leola is $58,994 with a poverty rate of 28.82%. The median age in Leola is 23.8 years: 19.3 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 85.8% |
| Other race | 34 | 6.53% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 5.76% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 123 | 4.24 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 50 | 6.5 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 31 | 1.42 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 23 | 4.65 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 19 | 2.37 | 15.8 | 84.2 |
4.88
Average Family Size
4.24
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 4.71% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 5.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19 | 7.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 130 | 50.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 10.98% |
| Some College | 47 | 18.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 183 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $41,250 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,563 | $51,000 | $34,722 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $46,875 | $26,719 |
$41,563
Average Earnings
$51,000
Average Male
$34,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.23% of Leola residents speak only English, while 26.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 170 | 78 | 45.88% |
| White | 337 | 71 | 21.07% |
| Multiple | 30 | 16 | 53.33% |
28.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.95%
Male Poverty Rate
31.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leola is Multiple, with 53.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leola is White, with 21.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| Some College | 22.58% |
| High School | 17.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 14.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,000 | $55,171 |
| Households | $51,375 | $58,994 |
| Married Families | $60,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,313 | $53,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 6.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.25%
Born in Leola
88.29%
Native Born
11.71%
Foreign Born
11.13%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
88.29% of Leola residents were born in the United States, with 70.25% having been born in Arkansas. 11.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 481 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 478 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 475 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 473 | 3 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 470 | 3 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 467 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 465 | 7 | 1.53% |
| 2022 | 458 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 459 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 457 | -49 | -9.68% |
| 2019 | 506 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 504 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 504 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 503 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 503 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 503 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 501 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 503 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 504 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 506 | 0 | 0% |