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Olin

Iowa · 716 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Olin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,906. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% 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 $63,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

716
+8%since 1990
from 665 in 1990
1990 – 2025
701 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 651 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
−7%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6156877588299011990201020202024Olin
2024830
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,906
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,359 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,809
+31%since 1990
from $11,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
21.6% rent
1.9
+83%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(665)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(695)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(30)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
−4%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olin, Iowa?

Olin, Iowa has about 716 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olin, Iowa?

The typical household in Olin, Iowa earns about $33,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olin, Iowa expensive?

In Olin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Olin, Iowa?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Olin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olin, Iowa?

About 11.2% of people in Olin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Olin, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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