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Olney

Maryland · 33,844 residents · 16.182 sq mi
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Olney is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $554,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,844
+8%since 2000
from 31,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,091 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+14%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K26K30K33K37K1990201020202024Olney
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,149
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,809
+36%since 2000
from $35,267 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$554,200
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,445
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,113 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+75%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(22,872)
Black10.7%(3,613)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,871)
Asian10.8%(3,654)
Other3.1%(1,045)
Diversity Score64.8%(21,919)
Diversity Score
65
+37%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olney, Maryland?

Olney, Maryland has about 33,844 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olney, Maryland?

The typical household in Olney, Maryland earns about $124,149 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 $554,200, and the typical rent is about $1,445 a month.

How educated are people in Olney, Maryland?

About 61.8% 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 2.0% of people in Olney, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olney, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Olney, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,825 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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