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Mount Olivet

Kentucky · 347 residents · 0.827 sq mi
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Mount Olivet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,327. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 20% 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 $86,300. The poverty rate of 58.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
+20%since 2000
from 289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
420 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
982443905366821990201020202024Mount Olivet
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,327
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,021
+7%since 2000
from $12,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
58.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.4%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+182%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(324)
Black1.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(21)
Diversity Score
6
+72%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Olivet, Kentucky?

Mount Olivet, Kentucky has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Olivet, Kentucky?

The typical household in Mount Olivet, Kentucky earns about $14,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Olivet, Kentucky expensive?

In Mount Olivet, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Olivet, Kentucky?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Olivet, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Olivet, Kentucky?

About 58.1% of people in Mount Olivet, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Olivet, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Olivet, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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