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Olive Branch

Illinois · 864 residents · 9.447 sq mi
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Olive Branch has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,740. Population has grown 25% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,500. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
864
+25%vs 2011
vs 691 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 73 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
−15%vs 2011
vs 51.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
399526653779906201020202024Olive Branch
2024499
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,740
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,510
+22%vs 2011
vs $20,988 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+17%vs 2011
vs 0.366 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−51.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.9% in 2011
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(821)
Black2.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(79)
Diversity Score
9
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+29%vs 2011
vs 25.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Female
57.0%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olive Branch, Illinois?

Olive Branch, Illinois has about 864 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olive Branch, Illinois earns about $57,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olive Branch, Illinois expensive?

In Olive Branch, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,500.

How educated are people in Olive Branch, Illinois?

About 10.3% 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 1.8% of people in Olive Branch, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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