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Olympia

Washington · 46,478 residents · 18.221 sq mi
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Olympia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $262,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,478
+9%since 2000
from 42,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,551 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K38K45K52K58K1990201020202024Olympia
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,461
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,846 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,704
+31%since 2000
from $22,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(37,328)
Black1.9%(895)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,919)
Asian5.9%(2,763)
Other4.3%(2,004)
Diversity Score41.1%(19,111)
Diversity Score
41
+43%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olympia, Washington?

Olympia, Washington has about 46,478 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olympia, Washington?

The typical household in Olympia, Washington earns about $49,461 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 $262,000, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Olympia, Washington?

About 44.5% 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 16.3% 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 12,638 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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