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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olla

Louisiana · 1,417 residents · 3.933 sq mi
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Olla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,762. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,200. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,417
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
360 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 359 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+2%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Olla
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,762
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,160 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,669
+29%since 1990
from $9,073 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
70.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
29.8% rent
1.6
−6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,341)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian1.3%(18)
Diversity Score15.6%(219)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,332)
Black3.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score12.3%(175)
12
−21%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.6%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olla, Louisiana?

Olla, Louisiana has about 1,417 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olla, Louisiana?

The typical household in Olla, Louisiana earns about $24,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olla, Louisiana expensive?

In Olla, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,200, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Olla, Louisiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Olla, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olla, Louisiana?

About 23.5% of people in Olla, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olla, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Olla, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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