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Olivet, Illinois

Census designated place in Vermilion County, Illinois · ZIP 61846

  • Vermilion County
  • Within Elwood Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 156 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 76Households
  • $129,500Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−21.5%
3003504004502010: 42820102020: 3362020428336
Population of Olivet at each census
CensusPopulation
2010428
2020336

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Olivet
Under $50k38.1%
$50k to $100k23.7%
$100k to $150k11.8%
$150k to $200k14.5%
$200k and over11.8%

Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Olivet
Owner occupied
57 units
Renter occupied
19 units
Vacancy rate
32.1%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Olivet compared with its county and state
Olivet compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureOlivetVermilion CountyIllinois
Population15673,17912,692,653
Median household incomeNot available$54,537$81,702
Median age37.541.238.9
Median home value$129,500$92,900$250,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher26.5%16.2%37.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%2.1%14.4%
Owner-occupied homes75.0%69.2%66.8%
Mean commute to work28.7 minutes19.8 minutes28.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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