Olney, Illinois
Olney: city in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Olney is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,115 and a population density of 491 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,667 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Olney
| Population | 8,667 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Richland County |
| Postal code | 62450 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 18.57 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7309,-88.0853 |
| Capital city | Olney is capital of Richland County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1848 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:53:53 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 467 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Olney is located at 38°43'51"N 88°5'7"W (38.7308800, -88.0853200).
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Weather
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
14 to 18 mph WSW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Olney decreased by 5.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,115 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,068 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,035 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,968 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,970 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,927 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,854 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,864 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,782 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,679 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,667 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 51,233 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 50,915 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 51,824 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 50,533 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 71.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 17.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 39.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 39.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,920 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 24.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
Olney zip code is 62450.
County name: Richland, County
fips: 17159
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $630,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,805 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $628 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,792 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,583 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,534 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 218,917 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 756,993 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 356,104 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,891 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $95,757 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,809 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,841 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,199 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,869 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,272 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,350 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 252 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,363 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,693.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.57 |
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People born in Olney (24)
People born in Olney, including Broadway and film actress in the 1930s and 1940s Elaine Shepard, Union Army soldier and american politician Gilbert L. Laws, United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Alfred M. Wilson, .
More notable people
- Clarence Tade (Canadian politician) he was born in 15/03/1883
- David Reis (American politician) he was born in 15/09/1964
- Dummy Murphy (American baseball player) he was born in 18/12/1886
- Edmund Sebree (United States general) he was born in 07/01/1898
- Edward Leo Delaney (American broadcaster) he was born in 12/12/1885
- George E. Shipley (American politician) he was born in 21/04/1927
- Glenn Brummer (Major League Baseball catcher) he was born in 23/11/1954
- Harold Hering (former officer in the United States Air Force) he was born in 01/01/1936
- Jackson Keefer (American football player (1900-1966)) he was born in 01/05/1900
- James Armsey (American executive at Ford Foundation) he was born in 13/12/1917
- Martin Zwilling (American businessman) he was born in 19/11/1945
- Ollie Pickering (American baseball player) he was born in 09/04/1870
- Paul Hitch Roney (United States federal judge) he was born in 05/09/1921
- Paul LePaul (American magician) he was born in 02/08/1900
- Reginald C. Harmon (American Air Force general) he was born in 05/02/1900
- Stan Royer (American baseball player) he was born in 31/08/1967
- Terry L. Bruce (American politician) he was born in 25/03/1944
- Linda Metheny (American gymnast) she was born in 12/08/1947
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Olney, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Olney, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Olney.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Olney Post Office | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Olney, Maryland unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America with a population of 33,844 people.
- Olney, Texas city in Young County, Texas, United States of America with a population of 3,074 people.
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amity | 807 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Noble | 719 | Village in Illinois |
| Seminary | 483 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Parkersburg | 201 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Claremont | 168 | Village in Richland County, Illinois, United States |
| Calhoun | 164 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Olney distances to largest Illinois cities