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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mount Olive

Illinois · 2,150 residents · 1.153 sq mi
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Mount Olive has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,065. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

2,150
+1%since 1990
from 2,126 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,865 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,844 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+2%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mount Olive
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,065
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,161 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,172
+61%since 1990
from $10,672 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
82.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
17.5% rent
1.3
−9%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.2%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.3%(50)
2
+99%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+5%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Olive, Illinois?

Mount Olive, Illinois has about 2,150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mount Olive, Illinois?

The typical household in Mount Olive, Illinois earns about $35,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Olive, Illinois expensive?

In Mount Olive, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Olive, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Olive, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Olive, Illinois?

About 6.1% of people in Mount Olive, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Olive, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Olive, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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