Viola Authority

Viola is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 178 with home prices 1.3× below the Delaware median.

Viola, Delaware

Population in Viola stands at 178 — placing it among the smaller communities of Kent County, Delaware. Median household income is $-666,666,666 — well below the state average.

Definition and scope

Located in Kent County, Delaware, Viola operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District at-large and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Viola has approximately 178 residents. The median age is 31.0 years. Roughly 98% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $269,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 94.4%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Viola is $-666,666,666. Poverty rate stands at 5.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.4%. Educational attainment: 10.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Viola:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Jenkins Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Kent County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 32 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.