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Olton

Texas · 1,989 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 $46,667. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,989
−13%since 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,464 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+10%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,060
+117%since 2000
from $10,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(420)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(1,543)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(21)
Diversity Score44.9%(892)
Diversity Score
45
−23%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−50.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olton, Texas?

Olton, Texas has about 1,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olton, Texas?

The typical household in Olton, Texas earns about $46,667 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Olton, Texas?

About 10.4% 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 11.3% 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 127 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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