CITY
Olive Branch
Illinois · 499 residents · 9.447 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $61,500. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024499
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.2%
Professional, scientific, technical31.2%
Wholesale trade20%
Retail trade14.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Construction4.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$61,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(12)
Diversity Score6.6%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(20)
Diversity Score9.6%(48)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
87.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Olive Branch, Illinois?
Olive Branch, Illinois has about 499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Olive Branch, Illinois expensive?
In Olive Branch, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,500.
How educated are people in Olive Branch, Illinois?
About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Olive Branch, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Olive Branch, Illinois?
About 30.1% of people in Olive Branch, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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IllinoisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024