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Olanta, SC


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Olanta, South Carolina

Olanta, South Carolina, in Florence county, is 63 miles E of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 103 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is considered part of the Florence metropolitan area. Olanta has a population of 613.

The People and Families of Olanta

In Olanta, about 35% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Olanta live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Olanta benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olanta had a median family income of $27,813.

Olanta Housing

About 69% of housing units in Olanta are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in Olanta benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Olanta, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Olanta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Olanta Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Olanta Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Olanta Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Olanta, SC

Comparing Olanta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population79
Female Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married15

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
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