Olympia Fields is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Olympia Fields has a 2024 population of 4,470. Olympia Fields is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -5.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,709 in 2020.
The average household income in Olympia Fields is $118,231 with a poverty rate of 12.7%. The median age in Olympia Fields is 45 years: 39.8 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olympia Fields was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,609 | 77.85% |
| White | 866 | 18.68% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,814 | 2.5 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 839 | 3.06 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 686 | 1.11 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 282 | 4.19 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Male | 7 | 3.71 | 0 | 100 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 1.14% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 8.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 793 | 25.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 748 | 23.73% |
| High School Graduate | 458 | 14.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 810 | 25.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,208 | 2,146 | 930 |
| White | 829 | 806 | 563 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 20 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $106,017 | $109,861 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $104,219 | $61,115 |
| High School Graduate | $75,742 | $75,313 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,295 | $84,511 | $61,261 |
| Some College | $61,268 | $59,737 | $61,342 |
$71,295
Average Earnings
$84,511
Average Male
$61,261
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.35% of Olympia Fields residents speak only English, while 6.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,590 | 388 | 10.81% |
| White | 823 | 171 | 20.78% |
| Multiple | 92 | 22 | 23.91% |
12.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.08%
Male Poverty Rate
15.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olympia Fields is Multiple, with 23.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olympia Fields is Black, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.79% |
| High School | 9.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.13% |
| Male Employed | 2.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,667 | $145,752 |
| Households | $107,656 | $118,231 |
| Married Families | $151,144 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,932 | $64,751 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
307
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
93
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 178 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 136 |
| 75+ | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 250 | 9.28% |
| White | 57 | 6.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
77.96%
Born in Olympia Fields
96.74%
Native Born
3.26%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
3%
Naturalized
96.74% of Olympia Fields residents were born in the United States, with 77.96% having been born in Illinois. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,171 | -60 | -1.42% |
| 2028 | 4,231 | -60 | -1.4% |
| 2027 | 4,291 | -59 | -1.36% |
| 2026 | 4,350 | -60 | -1.36% |
| 2025 | 4,410 | -60 | -1.34% |
| 2024 | 4,470 | -60 | -1.32% |
| 2023 | 4,530 | -26 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 4,556 | -72 | -1.56% |
| 2021 | 4,628 | -81 | -1.72% |
| 2020 | 4,709 | -76 | -1.59% |
| 2019 | 4,785 | -39 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 4,824 | -49 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 4,873 | -41 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 4,914 | -35 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 4,949 | -25 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 4,974 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 4,976 | 9 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 4,967 | 21 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 4,946 | 19 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 4,927 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,732 | 484 | 11.39% |
| 1990 | 4,248 | 102 | 2.46% |
| 1980 | 4,146 | 668 | 19.21% |
| 1970 | 3,478 | -693 | -16.61% |