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Olivet, MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan.

Population

1,844

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,808

ZIP codes

0

Olivet and its ZIP codes

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Olivet at a glance

  • Olivet is about 10 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,722 a year, 25% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $925 a month.

Local data for Olivet, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Olivet, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,722

Poverty rate

14.6%

Median home value

$154,900

Median rent

$925/mo

Homeownership

50.2%

Bachelor's or higher

25.3%

Median age

21.2

Average commute

17.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), Irish Americans (181), Mexican Americans (66).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eaton County. PPP loans are for Olivet.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,864

45,625 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,293

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,606 per person

Eaton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Olivet, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.1%
  • Carpooled11.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked14.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home13.4%

Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Olivet, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

256

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

192

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 15°F

35.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Olivet, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

5.9%

U.S. 12.1% -6.2 pts

Smoking

10.5%

U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

Cities near Olivet

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BellevueVillage4.8 mi1
CharlotteCity9.1 mi6.5
SpringportVillage12 mi1.3
MarshallCity13 mi7.8
VermontvilleVillage14 mi1.3
Brownlee ParkCensus-designated place14 mi2
NashvilleVillage14 mi2.1
Eaton RapidsCity14 mi3.6
PottervilleCity16 mi1.7
AlbionCity16 mi4.4
DowlingCensus-designated place18 mi6.1
SpringfieldCity18 mi3.6
Level Park-Oak ParkCensus-designated place18 mi5.2
Battle CreekCity19 mi42.6
DimondaleVillage20 mi0.9
HomerVillage21 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Olivet, MI in?
Olivet is in Eaton County, Michigan.
What is the population of Olivet, MI?
About 1,844 people live in Olivet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Olivet?
Nearby places include Bellevue (4.8 mi), Charlotte (9.1 mi), Springport (12 mi), Marshall (13 mi), Vermontville (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023