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Olyphant

Pennsylvania · 5,151 residents · 5.437 sq mi
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Olyphant has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $121,100. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,151
+3%since 2000
from 4,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
947 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Olyphant
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,361
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,721 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,154
+24%since 2000
from $17,049 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,883)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(172)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,832)
Black1.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(177)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.3%(70)
Diversity Score15.2%(784)
Diversity Score
15
+341%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olyphant, Pennsylvania?

Olyphant, Pennsylvania has about 5,151 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olyphant, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Olyphant, Pennsylvania earns about $48,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olyphant, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Olyphant, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $121,100, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Olyphant, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Olyphant, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olyphant, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of people in Olyphant, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olyphant, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Olyphant, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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