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Olanta

South Carolina · 550 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 $41,786. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,600. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
550
−10%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−1%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3955076197318431990201020202024Olanta
2024806
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,786
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,455
+62%since 2000
from $12,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(328)
Black36.2%(199)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(330)
Diversity Score
60
−1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
66.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olanta, South Carolina?

Olanta, South Carolina has about 550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olanta, South Carolina earns about $41,786 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 $101,600, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Olanta, South Carolina?

About 13.2% 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 22.8% 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 81 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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