Olivet, NJ Demographics

A map of Olivet's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,345	1,126	85.5%	86.8%
Hispanic	143	78	9.1%	6.0%
Multiracial	85	40	5.4%	3.1%
Black	0	17	0.0%	1.3%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	1.2%

Olivet, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,573, a large increase from the 1,297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.5% White, 9.1% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olivet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olivet has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Olivet, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 25.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olivet is ranked the 502nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Olivet was ranked the 522nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olivet's White Population

1,345 residents of Olivet, or 85.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olivet is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Olivet ranks 139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivet's White population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. White residents' share of Olivet's population has decreased from 86.8% to 85.5%.

Olivet is more White than neighboring Elmer (83.8% White), Seabrook Farms (16.5% White), Rosenhayn (43.9% White), Deerfield Street (79.2% White), and Carlls Corner (75.5% White).

Olivet's Black Population

0 residents of Olivet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olivet is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Olivet ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivet's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Olivet's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Olivet is less Black than neighboring Elmer (1.4% Black), Seabrook Farms (49.8% Black), Rosenhayn (3.3% Black), and Carlls Corner (13.6% Black).

Olivet's Asian Population

0 residents of Olivet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olivet is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Olivet ranks 489th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivet's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Olivet's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Olivet is less Asian than neighboring Elmer (0.1% Asian), Rosenhayn (1.1% Asian), and Carlls Corner (3.8% Asian).

Olivet's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Olivet, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olivet is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Olivet ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Olivet's population has increased from 6.0% to 9.1%.

Olivet is more Hispanic than neighboring Elmer (7.9% Hispanic), Deerfield Street (0% Hispanic), and Carlls Corner (2.8% Hispanic). Olivet is less Hispanic than neighboring Seabrook Farms (20.9% Hispanic), and Rosenhayn (46.6% Hispanic).

Olivet's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Olivet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olivet is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Olivet ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olivet's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Olivet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmer (0.5% Native American/Other), Seabrook Farms (10.2% Native American/Other), Rosenhayn (4.5% Native American/Other), and Deerfield Street (20.8% Native American/Other).

Olivet's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Olivet, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olivet is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Olivet ranks 359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Olivet's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.4%.

Olivet is more Multiracial than neighboring Seabrook Farms (2.7% Multiracial), Rosenhayn (0.7% Multiracial), Deerfield Street (0% Multiracial), and Carlls Corner (4.4% Multiracial). Olivet is less Multiracial than neighboring Elmer (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.