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Olivet

Kansas · 73 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,700. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.8
+27%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30711121531941990201020202024Olivet
2024180
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,840
+95%since 2000
from $15,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade46.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
18.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(1)
Diversity Score7.4%(5)
Diversity Score
7
+92%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 96.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−47.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
33.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivet, Kansas?

Olivet, Kansas has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Olivet, Kansas expensive?

In Olivet, Kansas, the median home is worth about $74,700.

How educated are people in Olivet, Kansas?

About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in Olivet, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olivet, Kansas?

About 12.9% of people in Olivet, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olivet, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Olivet, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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