Olney
City in Richland County, Illinois
Olney is a city in Richland County, Illinois, with 8,701 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Calhoun, 5.7 miles SE.
- 8,701residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.0 km²
- 1,250 / sq mipopulation density
- 62450ZIP code
About Olney
Olney ( AWL-nee) is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Olney had a population of 8,701.
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Living in Olney
- Median household income
- $59,980
- Median home value
- $99,800
- Median rent
- $809/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Olney had 8,701 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,701 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,250 per sq mi (483 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olney at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,701 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.96 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7281° N, 88.0842° W |
| ZIP code | 62450 |
| Official website | ci.olney.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1755912 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olney
- Calhoun5.7 mi SE
- Claremont6.0 mi E
- Dundas7.4 mi N
- Noble7.5 mi W
- West Liberty8.6 mi N
- Parkersburg9.7 mi S
- Sumner11.8 mi E
- Ste. Marie14.3 mi N
- Clay City14.6 mi W
- West Salem14.9 mi S
- Sailor Springs15.1 mi W
- Mount Erie16.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Olney
What county is Olney in?
Olney is in Richland County, Illinois.
What is the population of Olney, IL?
8,701 people lived in Olney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olney, IL?
The ZIP code of Olney is 62450.
What is the elevation of Olney?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olney?
Calhoun (5.7 mi), Claremont (6.0 mi), Dundas (7.4 mi), Noble (7.5 mi), West Liberty (8.6 mi).
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