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Olney Springs

Colorado · 389 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 $25,536. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 10% 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 $60,500. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

389
+23%since 1990
from 316 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,614 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 1,311 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
−1%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2863734605466331990201020202024Olney Springs
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,536
+73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,181 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,554
+93%since 1990
from $7,014 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−20.7 ptssince 1990
from 34.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
26.9% rent
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.7%(88)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(290)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score44.7%(174)
45
+61%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.1%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−24%since 1990
from 31.4 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 Olney Springs, Colorado?

Olney Springs, Colorado has about 389 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Olney Springs, Colorado earns about $25,536 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Olney Springs, Colorado?

About 9.9% 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 13.9% of people in Olney Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olney Springs, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Olney Springs, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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