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Olivia, MN


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Olivia, Minnesota

Olivia, Minnesota is 67 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 85 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Renville county. The population of the city is 2,570.

The People and Families of Olivia

In Olivia, about 58% of adults are married. Adults in Olivia are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olivia had a median family income of $44,781.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Olivia.

Olivia Housing

Of the housing in Olivia, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Olivia, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Olivia features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Olivia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Olivia Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Olivia Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Olivia Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Olivia, MN

Comparing Olivia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men86
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime42
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