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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olcott

New York · 1,156 residents · 3.628 sq mi
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Olcott has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,386. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 281 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $74,200. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,156
−20%since 1990
from 1,437 in 1990
1990 – 2024
319 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 396 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+13%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4367099821K2K1990201020202024Olcott
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,386
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,435 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,599
+51%since 1990
from $11,651 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$521
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
21.6% rent
1.8
−25%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,352)
Black2.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(216)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,102)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score8.1%(94)
8
−46%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 21.4 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 Olcott, New York?

Olcott, New York has about 1,156 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olcott, New York?

The typical household in Olcott, New York earns about $42,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olcott, New York expensive?

In Olcott, New York, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Olcott, New York?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Olcott, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olcott, New York?

About 8.4% of people in Olcott, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olcott, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Olcott, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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