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Olyphant

Pennsylvania · 5,383 residents · 5.437 sq mi
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Olyphant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,997. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
5,383
+8%since 2000
from 4,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
990 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Olyphant
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,997
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,721 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,521
+44%since 2000
from $17,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(4,664)
Black1.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(341)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other1.5%(82)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,323)
Diversity Score
25
+612%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+118%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olyphant, Pennsylvania?

Olyphant, Pennsylvania has about 5,383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olyphant, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Olyphant, Pennsylvania earns about $48,997 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 $137,300, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Olyphant, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% 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 8.9% of people in Olyphant, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olyphant, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Olyphant, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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