Olivia, MN Demographics

A map of Olivia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,790	2,024	81.2%	86.4%
Hispanic	249	229	11.3%	9.8%
Multiracial	82	56	3.7%	2.4%
Black	67	24	3.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	13	8	0.6%	0.3%
Asian	4	2	0.2%	0.1%

Olivia, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,205, a decrease from the 2,343 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olivia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olivia has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Olivia, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olivia is ranked the 250th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Olivia was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olivia's White Population

1,790 residents of Olivia, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olivia is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Olivia ranks 630th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivia's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Olivia's population has decreased from 86.4% to 81.2%.

Olivia is more White than neighboring Renville (66.9% White). Olivia is less White than neighboring Bird Island (93.3% White), Danube (89.2% White), Blomkest (98.4% White), and Lake Lillian (93% White).

Olivia's Black Population

67 residents of Olivia, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olivia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Olivia ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivia's Black population has grown by an estimated 179.2%. Black residents' share of Olivia's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.0%.

Olivia is more Black than neighboring Bird Island (2.3% Black), Danube (0% Black), Blomkest (0% Black), Lake Lillian (0% Black), and Renville (0.8% Black).

Olivia's Asian Population

4 residents of Olivia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olivia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Olivia ranks 613th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Olivia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Olivia is more Asian than neighboring Bird Island (0% Asian), Blomkest (0% Asian), Lake Lillian (0% Asian), and Renville (0.1% Asian).

Olivia's Hispanic Population

249 residents of Olivia, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olivia is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Olivia ranks 104th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Olivia's population has increased from 9.8% to 11.3%.

Olivia is more Hispanic than neighboring Bird Island (4% Hispanic), Danube (9.5% Hispanic), Blomkest (1.6% Hispanic), and Lake Lillian (4.5% Hispanic). Olivia is less Hispanic than neighboring Renville (29.7% Hispanic).

Olivia's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Olivia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olivia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Olivia ranks 630th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olivia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Olivia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bird Island (0% Native American/Other), Danube (0.2% Native American/Other), Blomkest (0% Native American/Other), Lake Lillian (0% Native American/Other), and Renville (0% Native American/Other).

Olivia's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Olivia, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olivia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Olivia ranks 666th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olivia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Olivia's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.7%.

Olivia is more Multiracial than neighboring Bird Island (0.4% Multiracial), Danube (0.8% Multiracial), Blomkest (0% Multiracial), Lake Lillian (2.5% Multiracial), and Renville (2.5% 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.