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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olney Springs

Colorado · 316 residents · 0.241 sq mi
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Olney Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,181. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,500. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

316
−19%vs 2000
vs 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,311 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2863734605466331990201020202024Olney Springs
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,181
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,536 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,014
−48%vs 2000
vs $13,554 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.6%
+20.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,500
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$248
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
65.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
2.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(290)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(174)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.7%(88)
28
−38%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.7%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olney Springs, Colorado?

Olney Springs, Colorado has about 316 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olney Springs, Colorado?

The typical household in Olney Springs, Colorado earns about $11,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olney Springs, Colorado expensive?

In Olney Springs, Colorado, the median home is worth about $24,500, and the typical rent is about $248 a month.

How educated are people in Olney Springs, Colorado?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Olney Springs, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olney Springs, Colorado?

About 34.6% of people in Olney Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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