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Olney, TX
City in Young County, Texas.
Population
3,015
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,490
ZIP codes
0
Olney and its ZIP codes
Olney at a glance
- Olney is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,250 a year, 54% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,100 (66% below Texas) and median rent is $439 a month.
Local data for Olney, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olney, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,250
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$95,100
Median rent
$439/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (578), Irish Americans (342), German Americans (234).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Young County. PPP loans are for Olney.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,861
6,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $6,801 per person
How people get to work
Olney, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olney, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olney, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Olney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewcastleCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| MegargelTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LovingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| Archer CityCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| GrahamCity | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| WindthorstTown | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| BrysonCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| ScotlandCity | 26 mi | 7.9 |
| ThrockmortonTown | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodsonTown | 29 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olney, TX in?
- Olney is in Young County, Texas.
- What is the population of Olney, TX?
- About 3,015 people live in Olney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olney?
- Nearby places include Newcastle (11 mi), Megargel (12 mi), Loving (15 mi), Elbert (16 mi), Archer City (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023