Olton is a city located in Hale County and Lamb County Texas. Olton has a 2024 population of 1,908. Olton is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,980 in 2020.
The average household income in Olton is $77,855 with a poverty rate of 11.88%. The median age in Olton is 38.4 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olton was:
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 543 | 3.08 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 316 | 3.59 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.1 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 64 | 3.5 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Female | 43 | 4.23 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.16%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44% of Olton residents speak only English, while 56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56% of the population.
rate
11.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
9%
Male Poverty Rate
14.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olton is Multiple, with 1.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.76%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.07%
Born in Olton
89.77%
Native Born
10.23%
Foreign Born
5.89%
Non Citizen
4.35%
Naturalized
89.77% of Olton residents were born in the United States, with 77.07% having been born in Texas. 5.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,818 | -18 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 1,836 | -18 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 1,854 | -18 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 1,872 | -18 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 1,890 | -18 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 1,908 | -18 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 1,926 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 1,939 | -27 | -1.37% |
| 2021 | 1,966 | -14 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 1,980 | -78 | -3.79% |
| 2019 | 2,058 | -32 | -1.53% |
| 2018 | 2,090 | -10 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 2,100 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 2,108 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 2,110 | -32 | -1.49% |
| 2014 | 2,142 | -31 | -1.43% |
| 2013 | 2,173 | -32 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 2,205 | -20 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2,225 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 2,219 | 0 | 0% |