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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olympia Fields

Illinois · 4,248 residents · 2.939 sq mi
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Olympia Fields is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,353. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $179,300. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 158% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,248
−10%vs 2000
vs 4,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,445 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 46.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Olympia Fields
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,353
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,827 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$37,092
−21%vs 2000
vs $46,698 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$179,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $233,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $2,001 in 2000
US average: $450
99.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.6% in 2000
1.0% rent
2.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(3,256)
Black16.1%(685)
Hispanic / Latino2%(84)
Asian5.9%(252)
Other1.3%(55)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,157)
51
−25%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
23.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

Olympia Fields, Illinois has about 4,248 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Olympia Fields, Illinois earns about $83,353 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 $179,300, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

About 57.1% 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 0.9% of people in Olympia Fields, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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