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Olympia Fields

Illinois · 4,988 residents · 2.939 sq mi
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Olympia Fields is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,399. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $287,500. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% 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
4,988
+5%since 2000
from 4,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,697 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+9%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Olympia Fields
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,399
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,827 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,316
−1%since 2000
from $46,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(1,215)
Black68.9%(3,436)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(127)
Asian2.3%(117)
Other1.9%(94)
Diversity Score58.1%(2,898)
Diversity Score
58
−15%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

Olympia Fields, Illinois has about 4,988 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olympia Fields, Illinois earns about $82,399 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 $287,500, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia Fields, Illinois?

About 50.6% 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 6.7% 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 740 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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