Olmsted, IL Demographics

A map of Olmsted's Population by Race

Olmsted, Illinois has an estimated population of 249, a large decrease from the 285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 11.6% Black, 8.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olmsted, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olmsted has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Olmsted, that probability was 32.4% in 2020 and 33.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olmsted is ranked the 1137th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 was ranked the 1089th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olmsted's White Population

200 residents of Olmsted, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olmsted is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Olmsted ranks 1099th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Olmsted's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.3%.

Olmsted is more White than neighboring New Grand Chain (76.8% White), Mound City (52.3% White), Pulaski (51.4% White), Ullin (74.7% White), and Mounds (7.5% White).

Olmsted's Black Population

29 residents of Olmsted, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olmsted is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Olmsted ranks 108th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. Black residents' share of Olmsted's population has decreased from 15.4% to 11.6%.

Olmsted is more Black than neighboring New Grand Chain (9.9% Black). Olmsted is less Black than neighboring Mound City (45.5% Black), Pulaski (46.3% Black), Ullin (19.8% Black), and Mounds (90% Black).

Olmsted's Asian Population

0 residents of Olmsted, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olmsted is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Olmsted ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Olmsted's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Olmsted is less Asian than neighboring New Grand Chain (0.7% Asian), and Mound City (0.3% Asian).

Olmsted's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Olmsted, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olmsted is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Olmsted ranks 1237th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Olmsted's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Olmsted is less Hispanic than neighboring New Grand Chain (6.6% Hispanic), Ullin (1.7% Hispanic), and Mounds (1.2% Hispanic).

Olmsted's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Olmsted, 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 Olmsted is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Olmsted ranks 804th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olmsted's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Olmsted is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mounds (0.4% Native American/Other).

Olmsted's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Olmsted, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olmsted is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Olmsted ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olmsted's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 185.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Olmsted's population has increased from 2.5% to 8.0%.

Olmsted is more Multiracial than neighboring New Grand Chain (6% Multiracial), Mound City (1.9% Multiracial), Pulaski (2.3% Multiracial), Ullin (3.8% Multiracial), and Mounds (0.9% 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.