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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olton

Texas · 2,288 residents · 1.359 sq mi
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Olton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,010. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,900. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,288
+8%since 1990
from 2,116 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,684 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+9%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,010
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,189
+45%since 1990
from $7,043 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.9%
−12.1 ptssince 1990
from 37.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$373
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
25.9% rent
1.2
−19%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,927)
Black2.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino55.2%(1,167)
Asian0.9%(18)
Diversity Score66%(1,396)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(744)
Black1.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(1,476)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score58.3%(1,333)
58
−12%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Olton, Texas?

Olton, Texas has about 2,288 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olton, Texas?

The typical household in Olton, Texas earns about $24,010 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 $29,900, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Olton, Texas?

About 8.4% 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 24.9% of people in Olton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Olton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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