Olney, Illinois Population 2022
Olney is a city located in Richland County Illinois. Olney has a 2020 population of 8,619. It is also the county seat of Richland County. Olney is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,701 in 2010.
The average household income in Olney is $53,921 with a poverty rate of 17.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $559 per month, and the median house value is $82,100. The median age in Olney is 41.2 years, 39.9 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
Olney Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olneywas:
- White: 93.86%
- Two or more races: 2.29%
- Other race: 1.57%
- Black or African American: 1.05%
- Asian: 0.92%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,327 | 93.86% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.92% |
| Some Other Race | 139 | 1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 203 | 2.29% |
Olney Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,681 | 2.33 | 65.1 |
| Married | 1,501 | 3.01 | 90.7 |
| Male | 229 | 3.24 | 74.7 |
| Female | 514 | 3.19 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 1,437 | 1.16 | 46.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 2.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 452 | 7.50% |
| High School Graduate | 1,815 | 30.13% |
| Some College | 1,472 | 24.44% |
| Associates Degree | 976 | 16.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 783 | 13.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 399 | 6.62% |
Olney Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70 | 70 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 14 |
| Black | 30 | 27 | 6 |
| Other Race | 101 | 101 | 20 |
| White | 5,705 | 5,129 | 1,091 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.86%.
$37,288
Average Earnings
$42,391
Average Male
$28,354
Average Female
Olney Language by Age
Olney Language
96.15% of Olney residents speak only English, while 3.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
Olney Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83 | 77 | 92.77% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 125 | 53.19% |
| Multiple | 203 | 47 | 23.15% |
| White | 7,952 | 1,253 | 15.76% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.11%
Male Poverty Rate
18.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Olney
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olney is Black, with 92.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olney is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.53%.
Olney Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Olney Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 597 | 9.43% |
| Native American | 14 | 50.00% |
Olney Veterans by Education
6.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.48%
Born in Olney
97.75%
Native Born
2.25%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.75% of Olney residents were born in the United States, with 75.48% having been born in Illinois. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 2,680 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 3,512 | 832 | 2.74% |
| 1890 | 3,831 | 319 | 0.87% |
| 1900 | 4,260 | 429 | 1.07% |
| 1910 | 5,011 | 751 | 1.64% |
| 1920 | 4,491 | -520 | -1.09% |
| 1930 | 6,140 | 1,649 | 3.18% |
| 1940 | 7,831 | 1,691 | 2.46% |
| 1950 | 8,612 | 781 | 0.96% |
| 1960 | 8,780 | 168 | 0.19% |
| 1970 | 8,974 | 194 | 0.22% |
| 1980 | 9,026 | 52 | 0.06% |
| 1990 | 8,664 | -362 | -0.41% |
| 2000 | 8,631 | -33 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 9,115 | 484 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 9,074 | -41 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 9,033 | -41 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 8,992 | -41 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 8,951 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 8,910 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 8,869 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 8,828 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 8,787 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 8,746 | -41 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 8,701 | -45 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 8,660 | -41 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 8,619 | -41 | -0.47% |