City

Olney, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Young County  ·  Texas

👥3,915Population
💰$41,869Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$98,100Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.4%Hispanic: 20.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.9%Race
White75.4%
Hispanic20.4%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma76 (2.9%)
HS Graduate837 (31.6%)
Some College480 (18.1%)
Associates480 (18.1%)
Bachelors230 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree546 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College18.1%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,869 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$98,100 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units2,074
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
57%
About Olney, TX

Olney is a city in Texas, located in Young County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,915 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Olney is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,869 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Olney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $475 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olney is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.35%).

Olney, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Olney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76374 3,915 $41,869 $98,100 $475 4.8% 29.3% 66.7%