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Olympia Heights

Florida · 12,873 residents · 2.706 sq mi
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Olympia Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,469. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,873
−4%since 2000
from 13,452 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,757 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+12%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K17K25K33K40K1990201020202024Olympia Heights
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,469
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,720 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,386
+89%since 2000
from $18,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,664
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+76%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(2,997)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(10,268)
Asian0.9%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(6,106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(1,274)
Black0.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino88.4%(11,380)
Asian0.6%(75)
Other0.4%(45)
Diversity Score25.3%(3,254)
Diversity Score
25
−44%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
57.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympia Heights, Florida?

Olympia Heights, Florida has about 12,873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olympia Heights, Florida?

The typical household in Olympia Heights, Florida earns about $73,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olympia Heights, Florida expensive?

In Olympia Heights, Florida, the median home is worth about $367,500, and the typical rent is about $1,664 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia Heights, Florida?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Olympia Heights, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olympia Heights, Florida?

About 13.5% of people in Olympia Heights, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olympia Heights, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Olympia Heights, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24,919 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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