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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olathe

Colorado · 1,573 residents · 1.502 sq mi
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Olathe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,286. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,100. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,573
+25%since 1990
from 1,263 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,047 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 841 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.0
−16%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olathe
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,286
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,620
+60%since 1990
from $7,871 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$493
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
34.4% rent
3.0
+32%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(266)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score37.4%(472)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(982)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(554)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score58.2%(915)
58
+56%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olathe, Colorado?

Olathe, Colorado has about 1,573 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olathe, Colorado?

The typical household in Olathe, Colorado earns about $26,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olathe, Colorado expensive?

In Olathe, Colorado, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Olathe, Colorado?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Olathe, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olathe, Colorado?

About 21.8% of people in Olathe, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olathe, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Olathe, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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