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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olympia

Washington · 33,840 residents · 18.221 sq mi
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Olympia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,785. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 8,674 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $77,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,840
−20%vs 2000
vs 42,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,857 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 2,333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
32K38K45K52K58K1990201020202024Olympia
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,785
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,846 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,502
−31%vs 2000
vs $22,590 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$77,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $140,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$456
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $624 in 2000
US average: $450
52.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.3% in 2000
48.0% rent
2.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(35,343)
Black1.8%(772)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,863)
Asian5.8%(2,454)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(12,208)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(31,142)
Black1.2%(413)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(795)
Asian4.8%(1,624)
Other2%(661)
Diversity Score23.5%(7,965)
24
−18%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympia, Washington?

Olympia, Washington has about 33,840 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olympia, Washington?

The typical household in Olympia, Washington earns about $27,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olympia, Washington expensive?

In Olympia, Washington, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia, Washington?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Olympia, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olympia, Washington?

About 13.0% of people in Olympia, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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