Olney Springs is a town located in Crowley County Colorado. Olney Springs has a 2024 population of 289. Olney Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.7% annually and its population has decreased by -5.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 307 in 2020.
The average household income in Olney Springs is $68,689 with a poverty rate of 23.9%. The median age in Olney Springs is 34.3 years: 32.2 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olney Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 6.71% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.47% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 123 | 3.88 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 65 | 2.91 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 42 | 2.21 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 13 | 11.31 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Male | 3 | 16 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
4.36
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 8.78% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 21.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 5.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.34% |
| High School Graduate | 98 | 33.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 89 | 30.07% |
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 | 218 | 197 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 64 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,481 | $55,962 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.02% of Olney Springs residents speak only English, while 1.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 63 | 22.91% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 48 | 24.87% |
| Multiple | 32 | 30 | 93.75% |
| Native | 7 | 3 | 42.86% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
23.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.77%
Male Poverty Rate
30.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olney Springs is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olney Springs is White, with 22.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| Some College | 26.97% |
| High School | 26.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 28.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,958 | $94,412 |
| Households | $48,036 | $68,689 |
| Married Families | $69,653 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,750 | $16,464 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 15.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
65.41%
Born in Olney Springs
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Olney Springs residents were born in the United States, with 65.41% having been born in Colorado. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 268 | -4 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 272 | -4 | -1.45% |
| 2027 | 276 | -5 | -1.78% |
| 2026 | 281 | -4 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 285 | -4 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 289 | -5 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 294 | -14 | -4.55% |
| 2022 | 308 | -7 | -2.22% |
| 2021 | 315 | 8 | 2.61% |
| 2020 | 307 | -24 | -7.25% |
| 2019 | 331 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 331 | 6 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 325 | -6 | -1.81% |
| 2016 | 331 | 3 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 328 | -7 | -2.09% |
| 2014 | 335 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 337 | -8 | -2.32% |
| 2012 | 345 | -9 | -2.54% |
| 2011 | 354 | 6 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 348 | 0 | 0% |