Olathe Population

2010–2026

1,914

2026 projection

5.2% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Olathe. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,914-130.67%
20251,927-221.13%
20241,949-60.31%
20231,955-90.46%
20221,964-90.46%
20211,973-462.28%
20202,019+201.00%
20191,999+80.40%
20181,991+381.95%
20171,953+311.61%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Olathe has a population change lower than Montrose County, Colorado, and the U.S.

  • Montrose County+4.1%
  • Colorado+3.9%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Olathe−3.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Olathe Demographics

37.8median age

Median age

Female41.3 yrs
Male37.3 yrs

Adults

1,432
263 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults1,169 other adults

Sex

Female 40.5% · 727Male 59.5% · 1,066

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Olathe Income

$55,767median household income

Median household income

$55,767

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,916

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.5%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Olathe Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%46%40%
Never married31%34%27%
Divorced13%13%13%
Widowed10%2%20%
Separated3%5%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201