CensusEasy
CITY

Olivet

South Dakota · 62 residents (2025 est.) · 0.201 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Olivet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,417. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

63
−10%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
313 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
61.9
+16%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
476482991161990201020202024Olivet
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,417
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$33,578
+22%since 2000
from $27,454 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.375
−14%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

93.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
6.7% rent
28.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Olivet on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(5)
Diversity Score18.3%(12)
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−15%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
92.3%
+62.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
51.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
33.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
57.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
44.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.6%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
80.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Olivet

Head to head

Compare Olivet to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Olivet, South Dakota?

Olivet, South Dakota has about 63 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olivet, South Dakota?

The typical household in Olivet, South Dakota earns about $60,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Olivet, South Dakota?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Olivet, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olivet, South Dakota?

About 4.8% of people in Olivet, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olivet, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Olivet, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Olivet, South Dakota: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy