Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Olathe, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,793

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

52%933

White

42.5%762

Two or More

5.5%98

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%54

High School Diploma

31.8%395

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%71

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%210

Associate's Degree

3.2%40

Bachelor's Degree

6.3%78

Master's Degree

1%12

Professional Degree

0.3%4

HS or Higher

69.5%

BA or Higher

7.6%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,600

Median Renti

$967

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.7%323

Renter-Occupied

36.3%184

Total Units

561

Homeownership

63.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.5%5

$100K–$150K

10.5%34

$150K–$200K

10.8%35

$200K–$300K

52.3%169

$300K–$500K

23.8%77

$1M+

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

103

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

20.7%116

1990–1999

9.4%53

1980–1989

17.5%98

1970–1979

16%90

1960–1969

1.6%9

1950–1959

11.4%64

1940–1949

9.8%55

1939 or earlier

13.5%76

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.4%372

Electricity

19.1%97

Wood

7.5%38

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,767

Mean Household Incomei

$60,273

Per Capita Incomei

$25,185

Poverty Ratei

24.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

766

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%13

$10K–$15K

10.5%53

$15K–$20K

2.6%13

$20K–$25K

6.1%31

$25K–$30K

10.8%55

$30K–$35K

6.1%31

$35K–$40K

0.8%4

$40K–$45K

1.4%7

$45K–$50K

6.5%33

$50K–$60K

8.7%44

$60K–$75K

9.1%46

$75K–$100K

24.7%125

$100K–$125K

2.2%11

$125K–$150K

2.6%13

$150K–$200K

5.5%28

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$527/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes94% occupied$679/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 824 homes94% occupied$425/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,767/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

67.4%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

24.2%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

8.4%

Who Receives This Housing

69.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.2% of subsidized households are minority

27.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

38321.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

371

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

720

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

720

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

143(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71.7%Insured

28.3%Uninsured