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Olathe

Colorado · 1,849 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 $30,125. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,100. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,849
+18%since 2000
from 1,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,231 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,047 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.7
+2%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olathe
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,125
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,722
+33%since 2000
from $12,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+53%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(982)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(554)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(915)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(880)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino50%(924)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,173)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olathe, Colorado?

Olathe, Colorado has about 1,849 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olathe, Colorado?

The typical household in Olathe, Colorado earns about $30,125 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 $137,100, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Olathe, Colorado?

About 8.1% 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 20.4% 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 586 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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