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Olcott

New York · 1,241 residents · 3.628 sq mi
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Olcott has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,241
+7%since 2000
from 1,156 in 2000
1990 – 2024
342 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.8
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4367099821K2K1990201020202024Olcott
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,792
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,386 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$26,678
+52%since 2000
from $17,599 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$128,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
42.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
56.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,102)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(94)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,190)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(28)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(91)
7
−10%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
88.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
42.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
50.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
22.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olcott, New York?

Olcott, New York has about 1,241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olcott, New York earns about $49,792 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Olcott, New York?

About 25.8% 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 4.5% 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 196 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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