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Olivia, MN
City in Renville County, Minnesota.
Population
2,205
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
911
ZIP codes
0
Olivia and its ZIP codes
Olivia at a glance
- Olivia is about 13 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,098, 29% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,200 (52% below Minnesota) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Olivia, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olivia, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,098
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (859), Norwegian Americans (249), Irish Americans (201).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Renville County. PPP loans are for Olivia.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,036
5,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,919 per person
How people get to work
Olivia, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olivia, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
549
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olivia, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Olivia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanubeCity | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Bird IslandCity | 5.5 mi | 1.5 |
| RenvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| BlomkestCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Lake LillianCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| PrinsburgCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| HectorCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| MortonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| DelhiCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Redwood FallsCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| Sacred HeartCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| FranklinCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| CosmosCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Buffalo LakeCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| BelviewCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| RaymondCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olivia, MN in?
- Olivia is in Renville County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Olivia, MN?
- About 2,205 people live in Olivia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olivia?
- Nearby places include Danube (5.1 mi), Bird Island (5.5 mi), Renville (9.8 mi), Blomkest (12 mi), Lake Lillian (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023