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Olivet, TN
Census-designated place in Hardin County, Tennessee.
Population
1,377
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
0
Olivet and its ZIP codes
Olivet at a glance
- Olivet is 35% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,635 a year, 4% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,800 (44% below Tennessee) and median rent is $777 a month.
Housing and community stats
Olivet, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,635
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$159,800
Median rent
$777/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.7%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (368), German Americans (82), Lebanese Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Olivet.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,716
8,351 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,125
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,683 per person
How people get to work
Olivet, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olivet, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
59.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olivet, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
24.7%
U.S. 12.8% +11.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Olivet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SavannahCity | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| CrumpCity | 7.6 mi | 5.1 |
| AdamsvilleTown | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| Childers HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Morris ChapelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CounceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| SaltilloTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Walnut GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| StantonvilleTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MilledgevilleTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| CliftonCity | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| SardisTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| MichieTown | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| EnvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olivet, TN in?
- Olivet is in Hardin County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Olivet, TN?
- About 1,377 people live in Olivet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olivet?
- Nearby places include Savannah (2.3 mi), Nixon (7 mi), Crump (7.6 mi), Adamsville (11 mi), Childers Hill (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023