Olive Hill is a city located in Carter County Kentucky. Olive Hill has a 2024 population of 1,534. Olive Hill is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,581 in 2020.
The average household income in Olive Hill is $63,657 with a poverty rate of 18.25%. The median age in Olive Hill is 54.9 years: 51.5 years for males, and 61.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Olive Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,493 | 96.63% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 724 | 2.13 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 354 | 1.14 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Married | 283 | 2.9 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 70 | 3.24 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 17 | 5.53 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 5.94% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 12.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 7.15% |
| High School Graduate | 619 | 47.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 7.53% |
| Some College | 141 | 10.73% |
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 | 1,262 | 1,087 | 191 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,813 | $0 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,750 | $0 | $43,542 |
| High School Graduate | $20,649 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,384 | $46,125 | $26,792 |
| Some College | $36,429 | $63,958 | $26,551 |
$27,384
Average Earnings
$46,125
Average Male
$26,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.89% of Olive Hill residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,493 | 265 | 17.75% |
| Native | 17 | 17 | 100% |
18.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.52%
Male Poverty Rate
23.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Olive Hill is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Olive Hill is White, with 17.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.98% |
| Some College | 15.48% |
| High School | 11.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.99% |
| Male Employed | 1.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,448 | $85,141 |
| Households | $55,000 | $63,657 |
| Married Families | $78,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,500 | $38,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 6.65% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 88.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
71.72%
Born in Olive Hill
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Olive Hill residents were born in the United States, with 71.72% having been born in Kentucky. 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 | 1,475 | -12 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 1,487 | -12 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 1,499 | -11 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 1,510 | -12 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 1,522 | -12 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 1,534 | -12 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 1,546 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 1,552 | -18 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 1,570 | -11 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,581 | 32 | 2.07% |
| 2019 | 1,549 | -20 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 1,569 | -15 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 1,584 | -8 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 1,592 | -12 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 1,604 | -9 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 1,613 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 1,622 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,625 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,624 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 1,634 | 0 | 0% |