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Olivet

New Jersey · 1,297 residents · 2.49 sq mi
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Olivet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,623. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $228,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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

Total population
1,297
−9%since 2000
from 1,420 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
521 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+17%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Olivet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,623
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,005
+41%since 2000
from $28,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,126)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6%(78)
Asian1.5%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(279)
Diversity Score
22
+64%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−98.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivet, New Jersey?

Olivet, New Jersey has about 1,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olivet, New Jersey earns about $106,623 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 $228,300.

How educated are people in Olivet, New Jersey?

About 36.7% 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 2.3% 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 77 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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