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Olympia

South Carolina · 935 residents · 0.715 sq mi
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Olympia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,663. Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 366 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 77.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

935
−28%since 2023
from 1,301 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,308 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 1,820 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
24.2
+11%since 2023
from 21.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
8981K1K1K1K20202024Olympia
2024935
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,663
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$11,961
+38%since 2023
from $8,672 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
77.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.365
−34%since 2023
from 0.554 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food15.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

21.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
78.8% rent
21.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
64.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75%(976)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino17%(221)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(92)
Diversity Score50.4%(656)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(619)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(212)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(91)
Diversity Score62.6%(585)
63
+24%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
−3%since 2023
from 26.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
66.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
11.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

70.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
29.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
23.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
79.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympia, South Carolina?

Olympia, South Carolina has about 935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olympia, South Carolina earns about $29,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Olympia, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Olympia, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olympia, South Carolina?

About 77.1% of people in Olympia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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