Living in Olympia, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olympia · Census data 2020–2024
Olympia has 935 residents with a median age of 24.2. The median household income is $29,663 (57% lower than the South Carolina median).
Olympia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Olympia at a glance
- Population
- 935
- Median age
- 24.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $29,663State: $69,324
- Homeowners
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Olympia a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 77.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Olympia median household income
The median household income in Olympia is $29,663 and the income per person is $11,961. 77.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Olympia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 21.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.8%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.76
Olympia demographics
- Population
- 935
- Median age
- 24.2
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 3.3%
- Households
- 339
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olympia ›
Education in Olympia
0% of adults 25 and older in Olympia have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olympia
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Olympia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | 935 | $29,663 | — | — |
| Cayce | 13,741 | $62,045 | $166,800 | $1,360 |
| Arthurtown | 3,272 | $21,046 | $120,100 | $830 |
| West Columbia | 17,963 | $56,912 | $201,700 | $1,201 |
| Springdale | 2,742 | $77,722 | $221,700 | $1,291 |
| Forest Acres | 10,530 | $78,306 | $279,300 | $1,263 |
| Pine Ridge | 2,596 | $95,000 | $227,900 | $1,113 |
| Capitol View | 4,374 | $46,645 | $187,600 | $1,181 |
| Oak Grove | 12,256 | $74,554 | $210,300 | $1,045 |
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What is the median household income in Olympia, SC?
The median household income in Olympia is $29,663, 57% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Olympia, SC a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 77.1%.
What is the median age in Olympia?
The median age in Olympia is 24.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Olympia?
The average commute to work in Olympia is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olympia?
The unemployment rate in Olympia is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olympia?
0% of adults in Olympia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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