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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olney

Illinois · 8,665 residents · 6.931 sq mi
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Olney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $34,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,665
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 8,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,250 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,496
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,084 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,338
−30%vs 2000
vs $16,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$259
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(8,383)
Black0.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1%(83)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(430)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(8,630)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(35)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.2%(20)
Diversity Score2%(173)
Diversity Score
2
−60%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.3%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olney, Illinois?

Olney, Illinois has about 8,665 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olney, Illinois?

The typical household in Olney, Illinois earns about $21,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olney, Illinois expensive?

In Olney, Illinois, the median home is worth about $34,700, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Olney, Illinois?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Olney, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olney, Illinois?

About 14.3% of people in Olney, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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