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Viola, DE
Town in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
178
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,005
ZIP codes
0
Viola and its ZIP codes
Viola at a glance
- Viola is 92% denser than Delaware as a whole.
Local data for Viola, DE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Viola.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,857
70,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $9,701 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Viola, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,037
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Viola, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Viola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodsideTown | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| FeltonTown | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.6 |
| CamdenTown | 3.9 mi | 3.7 |
| WyomingTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| Rising Sun-LebanonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| MagnoliaTown | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Highland AcresCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| FredericaTown | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Rodney VillageCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Kent AcresCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Dover Base HousingCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| HarringtonCity | 8.2 mi | 2.7 |
| DoverCity | 8.3 mi | 23.8 |
| BowersTown | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Viola, DE in?
- Viola is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Viola, DE?
- About 178 people live in Viola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Viola?
- Nearby places include Woodside (1.9 mi), Woodside East (2.3 mi), Felton (2.3 mi), Riverview (2.9 mi), Camden (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023