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Olds

Iowa · 249 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Olds has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,000. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

249
+14%since 1990
from 219 in 1990
1990 – 2025
730 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 642 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+3%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
541071612142671990201020202024Olds
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,760
+16%since 1990
from $11,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$423
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
−18.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
32.4% rent
1.6
+16%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(236)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(18)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olds, Iowa?

Olds, Iowa has about 249 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olds, Iowa?

The typical household in Olds, Iowa earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olds, Iowa expensive?

In Olds, Iowa, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Olds, Iowa?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Olds, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olds, Iowa?

About 9.0% of people in Olds, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olds, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Olds, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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