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Oliver

Georgia · 223 residents (2025 est.) · 0.929 sq mi
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Oliver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
−15%since 2000
from 253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.1
+58%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:223 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1932452983504031990201020202024Oliver
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,055
+78%since 2000
from $12,378 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−19%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information40.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade28.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,038
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(115)
Black50.6%(128)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(96)
Black54.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score63.1%(135)
Diversity Score
63
−5%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+37.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
−12%since 2000
from 33.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2011
from 29.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.4%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+40.8 ptssince 2017
from 49.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oliver, Georgia?

Oliver, Georgia has about 214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oliver, Georgia?

The typical household in Oliver, Georgia earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oliver, Georgia expensive?

In Oliver, Georgia, the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Oliver, Georgia?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oliver, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oliver, Georgia?

About 22.6% of people in Oliver, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oliver, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oliver, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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