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Olivet

Michigan · 1,605 residents · 1.02 sq mi
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Olivet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $98,200. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,605
−9%since 2000
from 1,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olivet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,474 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,911
+19%since 2000
from $11,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score30.5%(537)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,411)
Black6.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(50)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other6.1%(97)
Diversity Score34.7%(556)
Diversity Score
35
+14%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% 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
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivet, Michigan?

Olivet, Michigan has about 1,605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olivet, Michigan?

The typical household in Olivet, Michigan earns about $38,750 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 $98,200, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Olivet, Michigan?

About 20.4% 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 14.0% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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