Olney, IL is a small town in Richland County and has a population of 8,996 according to the last census. It's population density is much higher than the US average with 1,250 people per square mile compared to 93 people per square mile nationally. It's a great place to call home as there are plenty of fun activities and local businesses. Notable businesses include Olney Floral & Gift Shop, McDaniel’s Grocery Store, Johnston Auto Parts, and Johnson Veterinary Supply. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at White Oak Trail Park, boating on Lake Robinson, or even swimming at the Olney City Pool. Community clubs include Lions Club and Rotary Club that were founded to help improve the community through service projects or fundraising events. Sports fans can also enjoy local sporting events held by the Olney Tigers High school football team or by attending one of Olney Central College's athletic events. All in all, Olney is an enjoyable place to live with plenty of things to do!
The population in Olney is 8,996. There are 1,298 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Olney is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Olney is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Olney
- 43.2% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 18.8% have children, but are single
Race in Olney
- 94.2% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander