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Olivette

Missouri · 8,504 residents · 2.771 sq mi
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Olivette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,504
+14%since 2000
from 7,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,069 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−4%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Olivette
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,123
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,669 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,402
+59%since 2000
from $32,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+54%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score55.4%(4,123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(4,381)
Black22.4%(1,904)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(298)
Asian16.7%(1,416)
Other4%(337)
Diversity Score80%(6,802)
Diversity Score
80
+44%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivette, Missouri?

Olivette, Missouri has about 8,504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olivette, Missouri?

The typical household in Olivette, Missouri earns about $90,123 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 $375,800, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Olivette, Missouri?

About 67.4% 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 3.3% 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 931 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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