Population 464 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Olney Springs
Household size in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.71 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.67 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.74 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.02 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Olney Springs are large by national standards, averaging 4.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.71, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Olney Springs is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The Colorado Springs area as a whole looks much the same.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Olney Springs: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Olney Springs
Renters in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Olney Springs rent their homes (25.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly half of owners (48.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −24.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Olney Springs: 13.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Olney Springs is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $623 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,066 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Olney Springs costs $1,066 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Olney Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Olney Springs: 7.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.2% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.9% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Olney Springs never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Olney Springs
| Period | Olney Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Olney Springs is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Colorado Springs area as a whole (5.2%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Olney Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Springs | 4.02 | 38.5 | 7.3% | 25.4% | 13.2% | 1950 | $1,066 | 7.6% | 73.9% | 6.0% |
| Manzanola | 3.85 | 40.2 | 7.0% | 24.8% | 15.7% | 1948 | $1,009 | 9.6% | 76.9% | 5.9% |
| Crowley | 2.99 | 39.4 | 6.4% | 21.7% | 12.1% | 1959 | $1,034 | 7.1% | 81.0% | 1.1% |
| Fowler | 1.91 | 50.9 | 5.2% | 32.5% | 13.3% | 1960 | $796 | 27.7% | 96.0% | 1.4% |
| Ordway | 2.67 | 41.1 | 18.3% | 36.9% | 16.8% | 1964 | $978 | 22.3% | 92.1% | 2.6% |
| Boone | 1.90 | 56.5 | 1.7% | 14.8% | 20.6% | 1970 | $991 | 18.3% | 87.9% | 0.3% |
| Sugar City | 2.54 | 48.5 | 5.9% | 27.6% | 9.5% | 1983 | $832 | 20.9% | 83.7% | 5.8% |
| Avondale | 2.47 | 54.0 | 1.7% | 21.2% | 12.6% | 1969 | $1,151 | 20.1% | 89.3% | 6.8% |
| Cheraw | 2.58 | 40.5 | 9.3% | 19.8% | 9.6% | 1966 | $964 | 23.0% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| Vineland | 2.28 | 52.1 | 4.6% | 22.3% | 12.5% | 1964 | $969 | 21.3% | 92.4% | 2.5% |
| Eden | 2.20 | 47.5 | 6.9% | 23.9% | 1.4% | 1998 | $1,307 | 43.7% | 98.0% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Olney Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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