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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olivet

New Jersey · 1,420 residents · 2.49 sq mi
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Olivet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,893. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $153,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,420
+16%since 1990
from 1,220 in 1990
1990 – 2024
570 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 490 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+22%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Olivet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,893
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,981
+77%since 1990
from $16,337 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$153,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$0
−100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
97.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 98.9% in 1990
2.6% rent
2.1
−18%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,141)
Black3.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian3.1%(38)
Diversity Score16.8%(205)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,330)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian2.6%(37)
Diversity Score13.2%(187)
13
−22%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.4%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivet, New Jersey?

Olivet, New Jersey has about 1,420 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Olivet, New Jersey earns about $71,893 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 $153,000, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Olivet, New Jersey?

About 41.4% 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 3.7% of people in Olivet, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olivet, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Olivet, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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