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Olympian

Missouri · 719 residents · 0.521 sq mi
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Olympian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,700. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
719
+7%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+12%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5216026847658461990201020202024Olympian
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,477
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,120
+35%since 2000
from $14,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+48%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian1.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(658)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other6.3%(45)
Diversity Score18.9%(136)
Diversity Score
19
+264%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympian, Missouri?

Olympian, Missouri has about 719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olympian, Missouri?

The typical household in Olympian, Missouri earns about $46,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olympian, Missouri expensive?

In Olympian, Missouri, the median home is worth about $107,700, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Olympian, Missouri?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Olympian, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olympian, Missouri?

About 19.3% of people in Olympian, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olympian, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Olympian, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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