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Olin

Iowa · 698 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Olin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
−3%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6156877588299011990201020202024Olin
2024830
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,614
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,383
+51%since 2000
from $14,809 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(695)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(669)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian1%(7)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score10.8%(75)
Diversity Score
11
+158%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olin, Iowa?

Olin, Iowa has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olin, Iowa?

The typical household in Olin, Iowa earns about $32,614 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Olin, Iowa?

About 6.4% 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 15.2% 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 33 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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