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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olney

Maryland · 23,019 residents · 16.182 sq mi
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Olney is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,218. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 8,419 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $225,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,019
−27%vs 2000
vs 31,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,423 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 1,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
22K26K30K33K37K1990201020202024Olney
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,218
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,818 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,501
−33%vs 2000
vs $35,267 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$225,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $242,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$921
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,113 in 2000
US average: $450
91.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.0% in 2000
8.6% rent
3.3
+31%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(23,949)
Black8.7%(2,734)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,576)
Asian8%(2,520)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(14,829)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(20,169)
Black6.5%(1,488)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(795)
Asian5.1%(1,176)
Other0.8%(186)
Diversity Score34.4%(7,918)
34
−27%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.2%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olney, Maryland?

Olney, Maryland has about 23,019 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olney, Maryland?

The typical household in Olney, Maryland earns about $67,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olney, Maryland expensive?

In Olney, Maryland, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Olney, Maryland?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Olney, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olney, Maryland?

About 1.1% of people in Olney, Maryland 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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