Olivette, MO Demographics

A map of Olivette's Population by Race

Olivette, Missouri has an estimated population of 8,645, a slight increase from the 8,504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 20.3% Asian, 16.1% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olivette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olivette has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Olivette, that probability was 65.3% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olivette is ranked the 99th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Olivette was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olivette's White Population

4,766 residents of Olivette, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olivette is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Olivette ranks 1010th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivette's White population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Olivette's population has increased from 51.5% to 55.1%.

Olivette is more White than neighboring Overland (49% White), Vinita Park (29.5% White), and Breckenridge Hills (46.7% White). Olivette is less White than neighboring Ladue (85.6% White), and Sycamore Hills (55.8% White).

Olivette's Black Population

1,396 residents of Olivette, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olivette is higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Olivette ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivette's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Black residents' share of Olivette's population has decreased from 22.4% to 16.1%.

Olivette is more Black than neighboring Ladue (1.3% Black). Olivette is less Black than neighboring Overland (27% Black), Sycamore Hills (32.6% Black), Vinita Park (56.2% Black), and Breckenridge Hills (18.3% Black).

Olivette's Asian Population

1,753 residents of Olivette, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olivette is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Olivette ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivette's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Asian residents' share of Olivette's population has increased from 16.7% to 20.3%.

Olivette is more Asian than neighboring Overland (1.9% Asian), Ladue (6.7% Asian), Sycamore Hills (2.5% Asian), Vinita Park (0% Asian), and Breckenridge Hills (5.3% Asian).

Olivette's Hispanic Population

140 residents of Olivette, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olivette is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Olivette ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivette's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Olivette's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Olivette is more Hispanic than neighboring Sycamore Hills (0.9% Hispanic). Olivette is less Hispanic than neighboring Overland (15.3% Hispanic), Vinita Park (6.9% Hispanic), and Breckenridge Hills (22% Hispanic).

Olivette's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Olivette, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olivette is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Olivette ranks 598th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivette's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olivette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Olivette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Breckenridge Hills (0% Native American/Other). Olivette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Overland (1.8% Native American/Other), Ladue (0.9% Native American/Other), Sycamore Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), and Vinita Park (1.6% Native American/Other).

Olivette's Multiracial Population

565 residents of Olivette, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olivette is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Olivette ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Olivette's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.5%.

Olivette is more Multiracial than neighboring Overland (4.9% Multiracial), Ladue (3.9% Multiracial), and Vinita Park (5.8% Multiracial). Olivette is less Multiracial than neighboring Sycamore Hills (7.4% Multiracial), and Breckenridge Hills (7.6% 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.