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Olivette

Missouri · 8,937 residents (2025 est.) · 2.771 sq mi
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Olivette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,660. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $460,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,645
+16%since 2000
from 7,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,120 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 2,686 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−2%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,937 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Olivette
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.5%(386)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(569)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(767)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.1%(788)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(335)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(669)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.4%(1,243)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(1,441)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.1%(790)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(1,025)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(445)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(187)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,660
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,669 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,154
+98%since 2000
from $32,379 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
−5%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,513
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+4%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
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-Hispanic69.5%(5,172)
Black21.8%(1,625)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(117)
Asian5%(372)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(4,766)
Black16.1%(1,396)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(140)
Asian20.3%(1,753)
Other6.8%(590)
Diversity Score
78
+12%since 2009
from 69 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
Venezuelan0.3%(29)
Colombian0.2%(16)
Guatemalan0.1%(9)
Argentine0.1%(8)
Dominican0.1%(6)
Mexican0%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese10.1%(873)
Asian Indian4.6%(395)
Filipino2.1%(182)
Taiwanese0.9%(74)
Japanese0.5%(41)
Indonesian0.4%(37)
Korean0.3%(26)
Malaysian0.2%(15)
Ancestry
German11.2%(968)
Irish8.4%(723)
English6.6%(572)
Italian5.8%(499)
American4.5%(386)
Polish4.4%(381)
Scottish3.3%(285)
Russian3.3%(282)
French2.4%(207)
Dutch1.8%(152)
Ukrainian1.3%(110)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Turkish0.9%(74)
West Indian0.8%(71)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(68)
Greek0.7%(64)
Jamaican0.7%(57)
British0.4%(32)
Canadian0.4%(32)
Swiss0.3%(29)
Czech0.3%(28)
Austrian0.3%(25)
Norwegian0.3%(24)
Ethiopian0.3%(23)
Slovak0.2%(17)
Romanian0.2%(16)
Haitian0.2%(14)
Hungarian0.1%(9)
Welsh0.1%(9)
Arab0.1%(5)
Lebanese0.1%(5)
Danish0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.3%(1,005)
Married60.8%(1,895)
Widowed1.5%(46)
Divorced5.5%(170)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(847)
Married55.4%(2,108)
Widowed7.2%(276)
Divorced15.1%(576)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivette, Missouri?

Olivette, Missouri has about 8,645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olivette, Missouri?

The typical household in Olivette, Missouri earns about $111,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olivette, Missouri expensive?

In Olivette, Missouri, the median home is worth about $460,800, and the typical rent is about $1,513 a month.

How educated are people in Olivette, Missouri?

About 70.3% of adults age 25 and over in Olivette, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olivette, Missouri?

About 4.3% of people in Olivette, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olivette, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Olivette, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,072 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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