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Olympia
#1 in Best Places to Live in Thurston County
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  • Town in Washington
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    Olympia Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    51,534
    Unemployment Rate
    3.3%
    Poverty Rate
    15.7%
    Non-Citizens
    4.2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Friendly
      35%
    • Occasionally open to conversation
      25%
    • Diverse
      10%
    • Eclectic
      10%
    • Different
      5%
    • Excessively Liberal
      5%
    • Family oriented
      5%

    Olympia Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      12%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      76%
    • Hispanic
      9%
    • Asian
      7%
    • Two or more races
      4%
    • African American
      3%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      1%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      1%
    • Other race
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      51%
    • Male
      49%
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $59,878
    National
    $62,843
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      20%
    • $25-$44k
      18%
    • $45-$74k
      21%
    • $75-$149k
      29%
    • $150k+
      12%
    Median Individual Income
    $32,875
    National
    $31,133
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      26%
    • $15-$34k
      26%
    • $35-$64k
      25%
    • $65k+
      23%

    Community

    Poll
    48%
    of residents say there is a good sense of community. 21 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of people say LGBT residents are very accepted. 21 responses
    Poll
    What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Make sure to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D
      44%
    • Cps takes kids way from parents who our poor
      22%
    • There is a lot of rain, get over it
      11%
    • Avoid the downtown area. :)
      6%
    • Be aware and have fun, it's ever changing.
      6%
    • Get to know your neighbors
      6%
    • Make sure you are not subject to allergies
      6%
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