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Olanta, SC
Town in Florence County, South Carolina.
Population
806
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
800
ZIP codes
0
Olanta and its ZIP codes
Olanta at a glance
- Olanta is about 4.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,464 a year, 21% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,000 (56% below South Carolina) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Olanta, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olanta, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,464
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (29), Mexican Americans (15), Scottish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Florence County. PPP loans are for Olanta.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,863
69,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,159
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$927M
FY 2026, $6,765 per person
How people get to work
Olanta, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olanta, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
432
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olanta, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Olanta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 9.8 |
| TurbevilleTown | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| CowardTown | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| ScrantonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake CityCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| LynchburgTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| TimmonsvilleTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| DanwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| MayesvilleTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| LamarTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| FlorenceCity | 18 mi | 24.8 |
| St. CharlesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| KingstreeTown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| East SumterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olanta, SC in?
- Olanta is in Florence County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Olanta, SC?
- About 806 people live in Olanta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olanta?
- Nearby places include Shiloh (4.8 mi), Turbeville (5.9 mi), Coward (11 mi), Scranton (11 mi), Lake City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023