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Olton

Texas · 2,215 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 $30,772. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,900. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
2,215
−3%since 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,630 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+4%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,772
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,010 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,419
+32%since 2000
from $10,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.1%
−53.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(639)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino69.5%(1,539)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(1,169)
Diversity Score
53
−9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olton, Texas?

Olton, Texas has about 2,215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olton, Texas?

The typical household in Olton, Texas earns about $30,772 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 $44,900, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Olton, Texas?

About 6.2% 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 25.3% 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 99 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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