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Olanta

South Carolina · 613 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Olanta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,900. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

613
−3%since 1990
from 631 in 1990
1990 – 2025
616 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 634 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+7%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3955076197318431990201020202024Olanta
2024806
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,813
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,606
+25%since 1990
from $10,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
26.2% rent
2.2
+2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(498)
Black21.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.6%(262)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(375)
Black37.5%(230)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(370)
60
+45%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.0%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+13%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olanta, South Carolina?

Olanta, South Carolina has about 613 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olanta, South Carolina?

The typical household in Olanta, South Carolina earns about $27,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olanta, South Carolina expensive?

In Olanta, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Olanta, South Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Olanta, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olanta, South Carolina?

About 28.5% of people in Olanta, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olanta, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Olanta, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 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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