State
County
Land Area (mi²)
47.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
204.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.20%
Growth Since 2010
-6.63%
World Population Review
Olney, Illinois Population 2021
9,625
Olney is a city located in Richland County Illinois. Olney has a 2020 population of 9,625. It is also the county seat of Richland County. Olney is currently declining at a rate of -1.20% annually and its population has decreased by -6.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,309 in 2010. Olney reached it's highest population of 10,309 in 2010.
The average household income in Olney is $56,934 with a poverty rate of 17.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $548 per month, and the median house value is $92,500. The median age in Olney is 42.4 years, 40.8 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Olney Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olney was:
- White: 95.10%
- Two or more races: 1.60%
- Black or African American: 1.16%
- Other race: 0.77%
- Native American: 0.71%
- Asian: 0.67%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Olney, Illinois is 9,625 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,976.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,309.
Olney, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,534 | 95.10% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 1.60% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 1.16% |
| Some Other Race | 77 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 71 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.67% |
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Olney Population by Race
Olney Population Pyramid $2021
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Olney Population by Age
Olney Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,264 | 2.28 | 63.1 |
| Married | 1,810 | 2.9 | 85.6 |
| Non Family | 1,749 | 1.15 | 44.7 |
| Female | 513 | 3.34 | 44.1 |
| Male | 192 | 3.88 | 68.8 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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Olney Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 2.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 619 | 8.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,018 | 28.97% |
| Some College | 1,423 | 20.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,126 | 16.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,113 | 15.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 463 | 6.65% |
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Olney Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Olney Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,694 | 5,899 | 1,501 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 79 | 36 |
| Native American | 71 | 46 | |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 44 | |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 31 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 19 |
| Black | 35 | 32 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.09%.
Olney Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,191
Average Earnings
$43,234
Average Male
$23,830
Average Female
Olney Earnings by Educational Attainment
Olney Language by Age
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Olney Language
96.53% of Olney residents speak only English, while 3.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.77% of the population.
Olney Language
Olney Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,138 | 1,502 | 16.44% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 96 | 40.68% |
| Black | 99 | 91 | 91.92% |
| Multiple | 160 | 40 | 25.00% |
17.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
18.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Olney
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olney is Black, with 91.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olney is White, with 16.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.22%.
Olney Poverty
Olney Poverty Rate by Education
Olney Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Olney Married by Age and Sex
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Olney Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Olney Marital Status by Race
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Olney Marital Status
Olney Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 9.37% |
| Native American | 10 | 14.08% |
Olney Veterans by Race
Olney Veterans by Education
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7.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
Olney Veterans by Education
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58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Olney Employment by Age
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Olney Employment by Race
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Olney Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.82% of Olney residents were born in the United States, with 75.82% having been born in Illinois. 1.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Olney Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,625 | -117 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 9,742 | -117 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 9,859 | -117 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 9,976 | -92 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 10,068 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 10,067 | -81 | -0.80% |
| 2015 | 10,148 | -44 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 10,192 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 10,186 | -81 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 10,267 | -36 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 10,303 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 10,309 | 0.00% |