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Olla

Louisiana · 1,385 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 $36,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,385
−2%since 2000
from 1,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−2%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Olla
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,929
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,762 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,797
+53%since 2000
from $11,669 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,332)
Black3.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(175)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,320)
Black1.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.3%(74)
Diversity Score20%(277)
Diversity Score
20
+62%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olla, Louisiana?

Olla, Louisiana has about 1,385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olla, Louisiana?

The typical household in Olla, Louisiana earns about $36,929 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 $63,600, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Olla, Louisiana?

About 14.3% 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 13.6% of people in Olla, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olla, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Olla, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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