Ola is a city located in Yell County Arkansas. Ola has a 2024 population of 915. Ola is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 933 in 2020.
The average household income in Ola is $44,508 with a poverty rate of 39.04%. The median age in Ola is 42.2 years: 32.1 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 882 | 90.28% |
| Other race | 70 | 7.16% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 440 | 2.14 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 170 | 1.21 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Married | 166 | 2.59 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 54 | 2.87 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 50 | 2.98 | 36 | 64 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 21.94% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 4.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.63% |
| High School Graduate | 260 | 40.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 6.27% |
| Some College | 122 | 19.12% |
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 | 585 | 422 | 49 |
| Other Race | 37 | 22 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $12,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,073 | $37,308 | $36,667 |
| Overall | $35,052 | $40,511 | $29,750 |
| Some College | $30,313 | $0 | $30,438 |
$35,052
Average Earnings
$40,511
Average Male
$29,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of Ola residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 346 | 40.85% |
| Multiple | 16 | 12 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 7 | 11.48% |
| Other | 70 | 7 | 10% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
39.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.96%
Male Poverty Rate
42.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ola is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ola is Other, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.19% |
| Some College | 30.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 22.75% |
| Male Employed | 15.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,438 | $54,319 |
| Households | $40,250 | $44,508 |
| Married Families | $70,595 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,958 | $28,525 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 1.68% |
| Other Race | 4 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
66.33%
Born in Ola
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
98.06% of Ola residents were born in the United States, with 66.33% having been born in Arkansas. 1.54% 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 | 893 | -5 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 898 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 902 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 906 | -5 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 911 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 915 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 920 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 924 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 927 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 933 | -275 | -22.76% |
| 2019 | 1,208 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,214 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 1,219 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,220 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 1,227 | -13 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 1,240 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 1,244 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 1,245 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,253 | -8 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 1,261 | 0 | 0% |