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Olathe

Kansas · 141,290 residents · 62.453 sq mi
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Olathe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,548. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141,290
+52%since 2000
from 92,962 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,262 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 1,489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+18%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K80K104K129K153K1990201020202024Olathe
2024145K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,548
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,402
+61%since 2000
from $24,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,070
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(80,157)
Black3.6%(3,390)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(5,060)
Asian2.7%(2,524)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(25,693)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(100,691)
Black5.8%(8,262)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(17,485)
Asian4.5%(6,293)
Other3.3%(4,732)
Diversity Score55%(77,777)
Diversity Score
55
+99%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olathe, Kansas?

Olathe, Kansas has about 141,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olathe, Kansas?

The typical household in Olathe, Kansas earns about $96,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olathe, Kansas expensive?

In Olathe, Kansas, the median home is worth about $252,900, and the typical rent is about $1,070 a month.

How educated are people in Olathe, Kansas?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Olathe, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olathe, Kansas?

About 5.5% of people in Olathe, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olathe, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Olathe, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77,850 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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

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