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Olar

South Carolina · 257 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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Olar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,200. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
+8%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+6%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1032103184255321990201020202024Olar
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,646
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,270
+13%since 2000
from $17,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing17.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−49.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(124)
Black46.4%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(135)
Black43.6%(112)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(162)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+125%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
64.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olar, South Carolina?

Olar, South Carolina has about 257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olar, South Carolina earns about $33,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olar, South Carolina expensive?

In Olar, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Olar, South Carolina?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Olar, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olar, South Carolina?

About 15.9% of people in Olar, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olar, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Olar, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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