Olathe is a town located in Montrose County Colorado. Olathe has a 2024 population of 1,944. Olathe is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,015 in 2020.
The average household income in Olathe is $63,711 with a poverty rate of 24.08%. The median age in Olathe is 39.6 years: 39.2 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olathe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 885 | 49.5% |
| White | 875 | 48.94% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 519 | 2.91 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.17 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 205 | 4.1 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 82 | 4.52 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 25 | 2.32 | 80 | 20 |
4.02
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 5.54% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 2.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 5.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 1.37% |
| High School Graduate | 595 | 45.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 14.72% |
| Some College | 329 | 24.96% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 609 | 573 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 588 | 375 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 583 | 352 | 23 |
| Other Race | 21 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,607 | $56,429 | $65,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,612 | $33,301 | $27,366 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $78,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,867 | $37,891 | $28,424 |
| Some College | $41,509 | $72,000 | $33,250 |
$34,867
Average Earnings
$37,891
Average Male
$28,424
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.97% of Olathe residents speak only English, while 46.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 650 | 187 | 28.77% |
| Hispanic | 927 | 186 | 20.06% |
| Multiple | 885 | 181 | 20.45% |
| Other | 28 | 9 | 32.14% |
24.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.23%
Male Poverty Rate
22.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olathe is Other, with 32.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olathe is Hispanic, with 20.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 36.22% |
| High School | 18.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.95% |
| Female Employed | 13.68% |
| Male Employed | 1.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,891 | $75,880 |
| Households | $65,170 | $63,711 |
| Married Families | $78,027 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,135 | $42,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 89 | 12.84% |
| White | 59 | 7.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
50.17%
Born in Olathe
81.6%
Native Born
18.4%
Foreign Born
13.53%
Non Citizen
4.87%
Naturalized
81.6% of Olathe residents were born in the United States, with 50.17% having been born in Colorado. 13.53% 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 | 1,855 | -18 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 1,873 | -18 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 1,891 | -17 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 1,908 | -18 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 1,926 | -18 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 1,944 | -18 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 1,962 | -15 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 1,977 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 1,986 | -29 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 2,015 | 191 | 10.47% |
| 2019 | 1,824 | -10 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 1,834 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 1,815 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 1,804 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 1,793 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,802 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 1,809 | -12 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,821 | -18 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 1,839 | -21 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 1,860 | 0 | 0% |