Olmsted Falls, OH Demographics

A map of Olmsted Falls's Population by Race

Olmsted Falls, Ohio has an estimated population of 8,639, a less than 1% change from the 8,582 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olmsted Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olmsted Falls has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Olmsted Falls, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olmsted Falls is ranked the 206th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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). Olmsted Falls was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olmsted Falls's White Population

7,642 residents of Olmsted Falls, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olmsted Falls is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Olmsted Falls ranks 837th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted Falls's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Olmsted Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.5%.

Olmsted Falls is more White than neighboring Berea (79.5% White), North Olmsted (83.6% White), Middleburg Heights (79.1% White), Strongsville (85% White), and Brook Park (82.6% White).

Olmsted Falls's Black Population

186 residents of Olmsted Falls, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olmsted Falls is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Olmsted Falls ranks 379th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted Falls's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Olmsted Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Olmsted Falls is more Black than neighboring Strongsville (1.9% Black). Olmsted Falls is less Black than neighboring Berea (8% Black), North Olmsted (2.8% Black), Middleburg Heights (3.1% Black), and Brook Park (5.8% Black).

Olmsted Falls's Asian Population

112 residents of Olmsted Falls, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olmsted Falls is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Olmsted Falls ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Asian residents' share of Olmsted Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Olmsted Falls is less Asian than neighboring North Olmsted (1.9% Asian), Middleburg Heights (8.4% Asian), and Strongsville (6.1% Asian).

Olmsted Falls's Hispanic Population

441 residents of Olmsted Falls, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olmsted Falls is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Olmsted Falls ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Olmsted Falls's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.1%.

Olmsted Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Berea (4% Hispanic), and Strongsville (3.8% Hispanic). Olmsted Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring North Olmsted (7.5% Hispanic), Middleburg Heights (6.8% Hispanic), and Brook Park (6.1% Hispanic).

Olmsted Falls's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Olmsted Falls, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olmsted Falls is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Olmsted Falls ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olmsted Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Olmsted Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Middleburg Heights (0.1% Native American/Other). Olmsted Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berea (1% Native American/Other), and North Olmsted (0.4% Native American/Other).

Olmsted Falls's Multiracial Population

237 residents of Olmsted Falls, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olmsted Falls is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Olmsted Falls ranks 676th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Olmsted Falls's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.7%.

Olmsted Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Middleburg Heights (2.6% Multiracial). Olmsted Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Berea (6.3% Multiracial), North Olmsted (3.7% Multiracial), Strongsville (3% Multiracial), and Brook Park (3.9% 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.