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Olivet

New Jersey · 1,408 residents · 2.49 sq mi
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Olivet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,408
−1%since 2000
from 1,420 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
565 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Olivet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,964
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,475
+16%since 2000
from $28,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,316)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(38)
Asian2.6%(36)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score16.9%(238)
Diversity Score
17
+29%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivet, New Jersey?

Olivet, New Jersey has about 1,408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olivet, New Jersey earns about $101,964 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 $283,300.

How educated are people in Olivet, New Jersey?

About 41.5% 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 2.2% 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 188 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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