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Olmito

Texas · 887 residents · 0.64 sq mi
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Olmito is a city of 887 people in Texas. The median age is 24.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. 67.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 45%. 35% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults.

At a glance
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
887
−26%since 2000
from 1,198 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 1,733 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
24.0
−2%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.64 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
7329181K1K1K2000201020202024Olmito
2024887
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(43)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 918.2%(161)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1416.8%(149)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(40)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.2%(73)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.6%(121)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(134)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(52)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.2%(55)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.8%(43)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.9%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,445
+44%since 2000
from $5,170 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−23%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,020
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
64.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.20 people
+17%since 2009
from 3.59 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.5%(1,156)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.5%(856)
Asian3.5%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
8
−55%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican89.9%(797)
Asian origin
Filipino3.5%(31)
Ancestry
American1.1%(10)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
37.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+184%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
42.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
45.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
53.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
80.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
23.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 23.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.9%(118)
Married55.1%(145)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married25.1%(68)
Married64.9%(176)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10%(27)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
53.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
5.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
39.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
6.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era52.9%(9)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War47.1%(8)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olmito, Texas?

Olmito, Texas has about 887 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Olmito, Texas expensive?

In Olmito, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Olmito, Texas?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Olmito, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olmito, Texas?

About 67.3% of people in Olmito, Texas 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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