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Olympia Fields

Illinois · 4,593 residents (2025 est.) · 2.939 sq mi
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Olympia Fields is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $329,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,734
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+1%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,593 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Olympia Fields
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,875
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,827 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,655
+21%since 2000
from $46,698 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+1%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
94.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(1,980)
Black51.7%(2,446)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(86)
Asian3.4%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(3,222)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(810)
Black75.7%(3,584)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian1.9%(88)
Other4.6%(216)
Diversity Score49.4%(2,338)
Diversity Score
49
−27%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 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
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

Olympia Fields, Illinois has about 4,734 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

The typical household in Olympia Fields, Illinois earns about $123,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olympia Fields, Illinois expensive?

In Olympia Fields, Illinois, the median home is worth about $329,000, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Olympia Fields, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

About 13.7% of people in Olympia Fields, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olympia Fields, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Olympia Fields, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 486 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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