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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

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

Total population
613
−3%since 1990
from 631 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.3
+7%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3955076197318431990201020202024Olanta
2024806
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.1%(31)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.4%(39)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146%(37)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(45)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(24)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(62)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.1%(105)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.2%(81)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.5%(58)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7412.6%(77)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.5%(40)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.3%(14)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
26.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(498)
Black21.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(375)
Black37.5%(230)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(15)
Ancestry
American4.6%(37)
English4.6%(37)
Irish3.6%(29)
Scottish1.2%(10)
Jamaican0.7%(6)
Welsh0.5%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.2%(77)
Married41.8%(89)
Widowed7%(15)
Divorced15%(32)
Women 15+
Never married34.3%(96)
Married32.1%(90)
Widowed18.6%(52)
Divorced15%(42)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

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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