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Olean

Missouri · 121 residents (2025 est.) · 0.173 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
+7%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
971 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
−9%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34971602232861990201020202024Olean
2024168
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,815
+151%since 2000
from $10,296 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+5%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+151%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.5%
−63.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olean, Missouri?

Olean, Missouri has about 168 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Olean, Missouri?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Olean, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olean, Missouri?

About 6.0% of people in Olean, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olean, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Olean, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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