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Olney

Illinois · 9,115 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 $37,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $67,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
9,115
+6%since 2000
from 8,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,315 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Olney
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,669
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,084 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,713
+34%since 2000
from $16,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(8,706)
Black0.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(141)
Asian1.1%(98)
Other0.5%(46)
Diversity Score9.3%(847)
Diversity Score
9
+86%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olney, Illinois?

Olney, Illinois has about 9,115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olney, Illinois?

The typical household in Olney, Illinois earns about $37,669 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 $67,700, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Olney, Illinois?

About 21.6% 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 15.7% of people in Olney, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olney, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Olney, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 450 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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