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Olney

Montana · 158 residents · 1.33 sq mi
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Olney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,989. Population has grown 27% since 2023. Median home value is $430,400. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
+27%since 2023
from 124 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
+27%since 2023
from 93 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.5
+20%since 2023
from 55.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
102135169203236201020202024Olney
2024158
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,989
+183%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $19,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,663
+13%since 2023
from $23,656 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−30%since 2023
from 0.499 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $312,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−55.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
−53%since 2023
from 15.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(12)
Diversity Score21.9%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(6)
Diversity Score9.1%(14)
Diversity Score
9
−58%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+26%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Female
57.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olney, Montana?

Olney, Montana has about 158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olney, Montana?

The typical household in Olney, Montana earns about $57,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olney, Montana expensive?

In Olney, Montana, the median home is worth about $430,400, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Olney, Montana?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Olney, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olney, Montana?

About 3.2% of people in Olney, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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