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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olivet

New Jersey · 1,220 residents · 2.49 sq mi
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Olivet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,792. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $129,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,220
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,420 in 2000
1990 – 2024
490 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−18%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Olivet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,792
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,893 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,337
−44%vs 2000
vs $28,981 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$129,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $153,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
98.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.4% in 2000
1.1% rent
2.6
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,330)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian2.6%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(187)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,141)
Black3.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian3.1%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.8%(205)
17
+28%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.5%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.7%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olivet, New Jersey?

Olivet, New Jersey has about 1,220 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olivet, New Jersey?

The typical household in Olivet, New Jersey earns about $49,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olivet, New Jersey expensive?

In Olivet, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $129,000, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Olivet, New Jersey?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Olivet, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olivet, New Jersey?

About 1.7% of people in Olivet, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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