Olympia, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Olympia, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
52,290
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
14.7%
Median Home
$330,800
Median Income
$63,185
Median Rent
$1,199
Olympia SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Olympia, WA Crime Report
2,021Total Crimes
3,772.6Total Crimes / 100k People
60.81%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Olympia / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,021 | 3,772.6 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 268 | 500.3 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 69 | 128.8 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 174 | 324.8 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,753 | 3,272.3 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 271 | 505.9 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,284 | 2,396.8 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 198 | 369.6 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Olympia, WA Cost Of Living
115Olympia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Olympia | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 126 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 132 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
Olympia, WA Photos
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Rankings for Olympia in Washington
Map Of Olympia, WA
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Population over time in Olympia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 52,290 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 50,836 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 49,928 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 49,608 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 48,941 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 47,847 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 47,335 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 46,792 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 46,240 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 45,708 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Olympia
| Race | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Olympia
| Gender | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Olympia for adults over 25
| Education | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Olympia, Washington
| Income | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
