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Olton

Texas · 1,913 residents (2025 est.) · 1.359 sq mi
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Olton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,029. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 736 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,800. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,552
−32%since 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+37%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,913 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,029
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,010 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,061
+126%since 2000
from $10,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−3%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−11%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(744)
Black1.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(1,476)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(1,333)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(330)
Black1.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino76.7%(1,190)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score45.8%(711)
Diversity Score
46
−21%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+41.2 ptssince 2017
from 41.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2016
from 52.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2016
from 46.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olton, Texas?

Olton, Texas has about 1,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olton, Texas?

The typical household in Olton, Texas earns about $46,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olton, Texas expensive?

In Olton, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Olton, Texas?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Olton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olton, Texas?

About 18.4% of people in Olton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Olton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 564 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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