Olathe Population

Olathe is the city in Kansas State of United States, borders Overland Park to the east, Lenexa to the north, De Soto to the northwest, and Gardner to the southwest. Olathe population in 2023 is estimated to be 145,536, covers city area of 62.39 sq mi (161.57 sq km), ranks fourth largest city in Kansas State, one-hundred-ninety-fourth city in the United States. Olathe means beautiful in Shawnee, was founded by Dr. John T. Barton in the spring of 1857, It is in Johnson County. Olathe population as per 2020 census is 141,290 compared to 2010 population is 125,872, with increase number of 15,418 people growth of 12.2 percent.

• Contents
• Population by Age
• Population by Race
• Nativity by Place of Birth
• Housing

Below is the Olathe population by year:

Year	Population	Change %
2010	126,249
2011	128,295	1.62
2012	129,945	1.29
2013	131,789	1.42
2014	132,839	0.80
2015	134,279	1.08
2016	135,883	1.19
2017	137,501	1.19
2018	139,605	1.53
2019	140,545	0.67
2020	141,290	0.53
2021 *	143,007	1.215
2022 *	144,872	1.32
2023 *	145,536	0.47

Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

Olathe Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Olathe population is 140,557, out of these 68,683 are male, 71,874 are female, The sex ratio of Olathe is 96. The median age of the Olathe population is 35.0, Olathe population by age are, under 18 years is 39,662, 16 years and over is 105,770, 18 years and over is 100,895, 21 years and over is 95,700, 65 years and over is 20,066. 48.9% are male, 51.1% are female, Population of Olathe by age percent-wise is, 28.2% are under 18 years old, 75.3% are 16 years and over, 71.8% are 18 years and over, 68.1% are 21 years and over, 12.0% are 65 years and over. There are total 51,710 housing units, The voting population of Olathe are 93,973, out of these 45,919 are male voters, 48,054 are female voters, 48.9% are male, 51.1% are female. Olathe population in 2022 is estimated to be 144,872, and in 2021 is estimated to be 143,007.

Age Group	Population	Percent
0 -5	9,860	7.0%
5 - 9	10,902	7.8%
10 - 14	12,475	8.9%
15 - 19	9,366	6.7%
20 - 24	8,165	5.8%
25 - 34	19,541	13.9%
35 - 44	20,407	14.5%
45 - 54	19,632	14.0%
55 - 59	6,872	4.9%
60 - 64	6,534	4.6%
65 - 74	10,651	7.6%
75 - 84	4,353	3.1%
85 and over	1,799	1.3%

Source: 2019 US population by age estimates

Olathe Population by Race

White Population

White population in Olathe, Kansas are 117,699, percentage wise 83.7 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Olathe, Kansas are 9,654, percentage wise 6.9 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Olathe, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in Olathe are 5,902, percentage wise 4.2 percent are asians, out of these 1,307 are Asian Indians, 1,571 are Chinese, 343 are Filipinos, 19 are Japanese, 719 are Korean, 820 are Vietnamese and 1,123 are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Olathe, Kansas are 16,468. Percentage wise 11.7 percent are hispanics, out of these 12,237 are Mexican people, 1,402 are Puerto Ricans, 60 are Cubans, and 2,769 are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race	140,557	Percent
White	117,699	83.7%
Black or African American	9,654	6.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native	36	0.0%
Asian Population	5,902	4.2%
Asian Indian	1,307	0.9%
Chinese	1,571	1.1%
Filipino	343	0.2%
Japanese	19	0.0%
Other Asian Population	1,123
Hispanic or Latino	16,468	11.7%
Mexican	12,237	8.7%
Puerto Rican	1,402	1.0%
Cuban	60	0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino	2,769

Source: US Census population estimates(2019)

Nativity by Place of Birth

According to 2019 estimates, Olathe native population is 125,859, out of these 67,070 born in the Kansas state and 57,486 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 14,698, out of these 6,907 are Naturalized US citizen, 1,062 are in Europe, 2,773 in Asia, 2,120 in Africa, 872 in Latin America and 80 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Olathe are 7,791, out of these 227 are from Europe, 938 are from Asia, 1,171 from Africa, 5,289 are from Latin America and 166 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of Birth	Population
Native	125,859
Born in state of residence	67,070
Born in other state in the United States	57,486
Northeast	3,986
Midwest	33,507
South	10,889
West	9,104
Born outside the United States	1,303
Puerto Rico	307
U.S. Island Areas	0
Born abroad of American parent(s)	996
Foreign born
Born outside of United States	14,698
Naturalized U.S. citizen	6,907
Europe	1,062
Asia	2,773
Africa	2,120
Oceania	0
Latin America	872
Northern America	80
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen	7,791
Europe	227
Asia	938
Africa	1,171
Oceania	0
Latin America	5,289
Northern America	166

Source: US Census 2019 estimates

Olathe Housing

According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Olathe, Kansas are 51,710, Occupied housing units are 49,971, Rental vacancy rate is 7. Percentage of occupancy is 97, 67.86% of houses are owner occupied and 28.78% of houses are renter occupied in Olathe. There are 68.89 percent of one-unit detached, 10.32 percent of one-units attached, 1.54 percent of two-unit houses, 3.65 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.64 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 22.08 percent are available with one vehicle, 45.04 percent are available with two vehicles, 25.23 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 4.28 percent are no vehicles available.

Housing	Units
Total housing units	51,710
Occupied housing units	49,971
Occupied housing units percent	97
Rental vacancy rate	7
Structure Type	Units
1-unit, detached	35,625
1-unit attached	5,335
2 units	796
3 or 4 units	1,885
Mobile home	332
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0
Owner-occupied	35,091
Renter-occupied	14,880
Average household size of owner-occupied unit	3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit	2

Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Olathe Housing Market

The median value of housing unit in Olathe, Kansas is $273,400, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 0.97 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 0.43 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 3.84 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 6.54 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 29.15 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 23.23 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 3.31 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.40 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit value	Units
Less than $50,000	502
$50,000 to $99,999	220
$100,000 to $149,999	1,985
$150,000 to $199,999	3,380
$200,000 to $299,999	15,071
$300,000 to $499,999	12,010
$500,000 to $999,999	1,714
$1,000,000 or more	209
Median (dollars)	273,400

Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Olathe Housing Mortgage

According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,840, 0.19 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 1.66 percent pay between $500 to $999, 10.79 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 19.01 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 11.47 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 6.93 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 1.79 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $664, 0.59 percent of homes pay less than $250, 0.80 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.28 percent pay between $400 to $599, 5.54 percent pays between $600 to $799, 2.87 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 2.01 percent pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgage	Units
Less than $500	98
$500 to $999	856
$1,000 to $1,499	5,581
$1,500 to $1,999	9,831
$2,000 to $2,499	5,931
$2,500 to $2,999	3,586
$3,000 or more	925
Median (dollars)	1,840
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage	Units
Less than $250	307
$250 to $399	413
$400 to $599	2,211
$600 to $799	2,867
$800 to $999	1,482
$1,000 or more	1,041
Median (dollars)	664

Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Olathe Rental

Total number of Olathe rental homes or apartments are 14,880, occupied by Renter, The median value of Olathe average rental rate is $1,080. 6.34 percent of homes are under $500, 34.79 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 51.28 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 3.18 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 1.63 percent are above $3000.

        

Rental	Units
Less than $500	943
$500 to $999	5,177
$1,000 to $1,499	5,761
$1,500 to $1,999	1,869
$2,000 to $2,499	473
$2,500 to $2,999	0
$3,000 or more	243
Median (dollars)	1,080

Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates