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Olathe

Colorado · 2,019 residents · 1.502 sq mi
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Olathe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,019
+28%since 2000
from 1,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,344 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,047 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+13%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olathe
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,740
+80%since 2000
from $12,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(801)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(1,144)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other5.8%(118)
Diversity Score68%(1,372)
Diversity Score
68
+17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 60.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olathe, Colorado?

Olathe, Colorado has about 2,019 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olathe, Colorado?

The typical household in Olathe, Colorado earns about $50,750 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 $139,200, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Olathe, Colorado?

About 10.4% 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 14.5% 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 756 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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