Ola, Arkansas
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Ola is a city located in Yell County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,204.
Geography
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Location of Ola, Arkansas
Ola is located at 35°1'54" North, 93°13'17" West (35.031748, -93.221309)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.53% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,204 people, 464 households, and 283 families residing in the city. The population density is 249.9/km² (648.4/mi²). There are 556 housing units at an average density of 115.4/km² (299.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.89% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 12.96% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. 16.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 464 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% are married couples living together, 14.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% are non-families. 34.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.18.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $19,375, and the median income for a family is $24,125. Males have a median income of $21,250 versus $16,100 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,117. 27.2% of the population and 20.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 36.9% of those under the age of 18 and 29.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.