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Olney

Texas · 3,285 residents · 2.023 sq mi
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Olney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,436. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,400. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,285
−3%since 2000
from 3,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,624 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Olney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,436
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,991 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,756
+29%since 2000
from $13,723 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,763)
Black2.5%(84)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(490)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(1,248)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(2,467)
Black2.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(676)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other2.7%(89)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,663)
Diversity Score
51
+38%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−26%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olney, Texas?

Olney, Texas has about 3,285 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olney, Texas?

The typical household in Olney, Texas earns about $32,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olney, Texas expensive?

In Olney, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Olney, Texas?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Olney, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olney, Texas?

About 22.4% of people in Olney, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olney, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Olney, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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