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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olympia

Washington · 42,514 residents · 18.221 sq mi
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Olympia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,846. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $140,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

42,514
+26%since 1990
from 33,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,333 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 1,857 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+2%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K38K45K52K58K1990201020202024Olympia
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,846
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,785 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,590
+46%since 1990
from $15,502 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$140,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$624
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $456 in 1990
US average: $602
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
49.7% rent
3.4
+23%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(31,142)
Black1.2%(413)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(795)
Asian4.8%(1,624)
Diversity Score23.5%(7,965)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(35,343)
Black1.8%(772)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,863)
Asian5.8%(2,454)
Diversity Score28.7%(12,208)
29
+22%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 42,514 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Olympia, Washington?

The typical household in Olympia, Washington earns about $40,846 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 $140,700, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia, Washington?

About 40.3% 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 12.1% of people in Olympia, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olympia, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Olympia, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,674 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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