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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olympia Fields

Illinois · 4,732 residents · 2.939 sq mi
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Olympia Fields is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,827. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $233,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 104% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,732
+11%since 1990
from 4,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,610 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,445 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
+11%since 1990
from 41.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Olympia Fields
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$94,827
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,353 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$46,698
+26%since 1990
from $37,092 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$233,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
94.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 99.0% in 1990
5.4% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(3,256)
Black16.1%(685)
Hispanic / Latino2%(84)
Asian5.9%(252)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(1,980)
Black51.7%(2,446)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(86)
Asian3.4%(160)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,222)
68
+34%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
+5%since 1990
from 28.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

Olympia Fields, Illinois has about 4,732 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Olympia Fields, Illinois earns about $94,827 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 $233,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

About 56.0% 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 4.6% 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 484 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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