State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,606.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.74%
Growth Since 2010
-5.37%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Olympia Fields, Illinois Population 2021
4,720
Olympia Fields is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 4,720, it is the 342nd largest city in Illinois and the 4927th largest city in the United States . Olympia Fields is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -5.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,988 in 2010. Olympia Fields reached it's highest population of 4,977 in 2013. Spanning over 3 miles, Olympia Fields has a population density of 1,606 people per square mile.
The average household income in Olympia Fields is $118,726 with a poverty rate of 3.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,866 per month, and the median house value is $226,500. The median age in Olympia Fields is 48.4 years, 42.8 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
Olympia Fields Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olympia Fields was:
- Black or African American: 73.43%
- White: 21.82%
- Two or more races: 3.15%
- Asian: 1.39%
- Other race: 0.21%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Olympia Fields, Illinois is 4,720 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,825.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,988.
Olympia Fields, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,540 | 73.43% |
| White | 1,052 | 21.82% |
| Two or More Races | 152 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.39% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.21% |
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Olympia Fields Population by Race
Olympia Fields Population Pyramid $2021
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Olympia Fields Population by Age
Olympia Fields Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,818 | 2.6 | 83.6 |
| Married | 852 | 3.19 | 92.8 |
| Non Family | 646 | 1.13 | 77.4 |
| Male | 162 | 4.57 | 66.7 |
| Female | 158 | 3.42 | 76.6 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
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Olympia Fields Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 1.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 580 | 16.47% |
| Some College | 676 | 19.19% |
| Associates Degree | 340 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 785 | 22.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,006 | 28.56% |
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Olympia Fields Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Olympia Fields Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,475 | 2,370 | 1,228 |
| White | 960 | 960 | 533 |
| Asian | 58 | 28 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.52%.
Olympia Fields Educational Attainment by Race
Olympia Fields Earnings by Educational Attainment
Olympia Fields Language by Age
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Olympia Fields Language
95.63% of Olympia Fields residents speak only English, while 4.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
Olympia Fields Language
Olympia Fields Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 152 | 72 | 47.37% |
| Black | 3,503 | 42 | 1.20% |
| White | 991 | 36 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 67 | 4 | 5.97% |
3.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.95%
Male Poverty Rate
3.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Olympia Fields
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olympia Fields is Multiple, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olympia Fields is Black, with 1.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.75%.
Olympia Fields Poverty
Olympia Fields Poverty Rate by Education
Olympia Fields Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Olympia Fields Married by Age and Sex
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Olympia Fields 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 35-44.
Olympia Fields Marital Status by Race
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Olympia Fields Marital Status
Olympia Fields Veterans by War
Olympia Fields Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 209 | 7.51% |
| White | 137 | 13.71% |
| Other Race | 10 | 100.00% |
Olympia Fields Veterans by Race
Olympia Fields Veterans by Education
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2.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
Olympia Fields Veterans by Education
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58.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
Olympia Fields Employment by Age
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Olympia Fields Employment by Race
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Olympia Fields 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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96.10%
Native Born
3.90%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
2.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.10% of Olympia Fields residents were born in the United States, with 73.03% having been born in Illinois. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Olympia Fields Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,720 | -35 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 4,755 | -35 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 4,790 | -35 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 4,825 | -50 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 4,875 | -40 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 4,915 | -36 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 4,951 | -23 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 4,974 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 4,977 | 9 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 4,968 | 22 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 4,946 | 19 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 4,927 | 195 | 0.40% |
| 2000 | 4,732 | 484 | 1.08% |
| 1990 | 4,248 | 102 | 0.24% |
| 1980 | 4,146 | 668 | 1.77% |
| 1970 | 3,478 | 0.00% |