About Viola
Set in the central part of Delaware, Viola is a tiny community, home to 145 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Viola is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 806 residents per square mile.
📰 Viola News Today
- John J. Viola - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory · Feb 20
- Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Lives of George Bunting and John Viola; Rev. Jesse Jackson news.delaware.gov · Feb 17
- 96-year-old Viola De Bok reflects on decades of community service The Lansing Journal · Jun 3
- Joyce A. Voshell Obituary Dec 22, 2025 shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com · Dec 22
- Former Delaware House Rep. John Viola, who served Newark, Bear, dies The News Journal · Feb 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Viola Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Viola — but the Delaware one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.18 sq mi.
- Part of the fabric of Delaware — one of 79 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Viola
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Viola
- The Green Stinger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateDelaware
TypeTown
Population (2024)145
Rank in state#55 of 57
Land area0.18 sq mi
Density806/sq mi
Coordinates39.0429, -75.5715