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Olive Branch

Mississippi · 39,711 residents · 55.838 sq mi
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Olive Branch is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,939. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $188,800. Households here earn about 70% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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

39,711
+89%since 2000
from 21,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
711 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
38.8
+17%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
013K26K39K51K1990201020202024Olive Branch
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,939
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,187 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$32,083
+41%since 2000
from $22,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$188,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,182
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $1,124
76.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
23.4% rent
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(18,105)
Black11.3%(2,369)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(307)
Asian0.4%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(6,162)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(21,638)
Black34.8%(13,827)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,860)
Asian1.7%(691)
Other3%(1,192)
Diversity Score70.9%(28,174)
71
+142%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
9.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
88.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
67.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
32.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
52.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olive Branch, Mississippi?

Olive Branch, Mississippi has about 39,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olive Branch, Mississippi?

The typical household in Olive Branch, Mississippi earns about $78,939 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olive Branch, Mississippi expensive?

In Olive Branch, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $188,800, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.

How educated are people in Olive Branch, Mississippi?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Olive Branch, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olive Branch, Mississippi?

About 7.7% of people in Olive Branch, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olive Branch, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Olive Branch, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,144 residents, a change of about 1013 percent over that period.

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

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