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Olanta

South Carolina · 563 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 $26,927. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
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
563
−8%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3955076197318431990201020202024Olanta
2024806
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,927
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,831
+26%since 2000
from $12,606 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(375)
Black37.5%(230)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(370)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(326)
Black37.8%(213)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(354)
Diversity Score
63
+4%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% 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
11.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
57.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olanta, South Carolina?

Olanta, South Carolina has about 563 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olanta, South Carolina earns about $26,927 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Olanta, South Carolina?

About 15.9% 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 12.7% 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 68 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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