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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olpe

Kansas · 431 residents · 0.702 sq mi
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Olpe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,375. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
−14%vs 2000
vs 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4124685245806361990201020202024Olpe
2024565
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,643 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,024
−26%vs 2000
vs $13,623 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$259
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(485)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
Diversity Score
3
−54%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.5%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+89%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olpe, Kansas?

Olpe, Kansas has about 431 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olpe, Kansas?

The typical household in Olpe, Kansas earns about $23,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olpe, Kansas expensive?

In Olpe, Kansas, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Olpe, Kansas?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Olpe, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olpe, Kansas?

About 7.2% of people in Olpe, Kansas 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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