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Olar

South Carolina · 215 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 $31,618. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−9%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+1%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1032103184255321990201020202024Olar
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,618
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,624
+32%since 2000
from $17,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$839
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(122)
Black37.7%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score66.5%(143)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+134%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olar, South Carolina?

Olar, South Carolina has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olar, South Carolina earns about $31,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olar, South Carolina expensive?

In Olar, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Olar, South Carolina?

About 11.3% 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 12.7% 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 240 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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