Olympia, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
51,534
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
15.7%
Median Home
$297,200
Median Income
$59,878
Median Rent
$1,145
Olympia SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Olympia, WA Crime Report
2,108
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,956.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
59.73%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Olympia / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,108 | 3,956.0 | 2,975.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 254 | 476.7 | 293.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 70 | 131.4 | 67.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 157 | 294.6 | 179.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,854 | 3,479.3 | 2,681.9 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 244 | 457.9 | 453.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,409 | 2,644.2 | 1,907.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 201 | 377.2 | 320.5 | 219.9 |
Olympia, WA Cost Of Living
114
Olympia's Overall Cost Of Living
Olympia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Olympia | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 125 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 136 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 51,534 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 50,836 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 49,928 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 49,608 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 48,941 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 47,847 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 47,335 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 46,792 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 46,240 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 45,708 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Olympia
| Race | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 68.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.6% | 3.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 12.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Olympia
| Gender | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Olympia for adults over 25
| Education | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 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 | 7.3% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 9.5% | 7.7% |
