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Olmsted

Illinois · 265 residents (2025 est.) · 3.365 sq mi
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Olmsted has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,656. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $51,800. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 61% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−17%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+20%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2242963694415131990201020202024Olmsted
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,656
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,263
+56%since 2000
from $13,615 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−28%since 2010
from 0.528 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance27.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services13.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(241)
Black18.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(200)
Black11.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(20)
Diversity Score41.9%(104)
Diversity Score
42
+9%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+101%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 28.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olmsted, Illinois?

Olmsted, Illinois has about 249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olmsted, Illinois?

The typical household in Olmsted, Illinois earns about $32,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olmsted, Illinois expensive?

In Olmsted, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Olmsted, Illinois?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Olmsted, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olmsted, Illinois?

About 23.7% of people in Olmsted, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olmsted, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Olmsted, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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