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Olivet

Michigan · 1,525 residents (2025 est.) · 1.02 sq mi
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Olivet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,900. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,844
+5%since 2000
from 1,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,808 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 1,489 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
21.2
−2%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,525 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olivet
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(81)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.8%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.3%(43)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1934.7%(639)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2418.8%(347)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.8%(162)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.3%(117)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.3%(134)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(169)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.9%(54)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(52)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,722
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,474 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,096
+81%since 2000
from $11,682 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+5%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−8%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,478)
Black9.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(37)
Asian1.6%(28)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(1,420)
Black12.2%(225)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(102)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other4.9%(90)
Diversity Score
48
+135%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(66)
Honduran0.2%(4)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(3)
Ancestry
German18.5%(342)
Irish9.8%(181)
English8.9%(165)
Polish3.1%(58)
Italian2.9%(53)
Swedish2.3%(42)
Dutch2%(36)
French1.8%(33)
Scottish1.7%(31)
American1.6%(30)
Finnish1.6%(29)
West Indian1.5%(28)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1%(19)
Welsh0.8%(14)
Swiss0.7%(12)
Bulgarian0.3%(6)
British0.3%(5)
Danish0.2%(3)
Canadian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married69.3%(684)
Married20.3%(200)
Widowed2%(20)
Divorced8.4%(83)
Women 15+
Never married57.5%(402)
Married30.3%(212)
Widowed3.3%(23)
Divorced8.9%(62)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivet, Michigan?

Olivet, Michigan has about 1,844 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olivet, Michigan?

The typical household in Olivet, Michigan earns about $54,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olivet, Michigan expensive?

In Olivet, Michigan, the median home is worth about $154,900, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Olivet, Michigan?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Olivet, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olivet, Michigan?

About 14.6% of people in Olivet, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olivet, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Olivet, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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