Olyphant, PA Demographics

A map of Olyphant's Population by Race

Olyphant, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,381, a less than 1% change from the 5,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olyphant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olyphant has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Olyphant, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olyphant is ranked the 248th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Olyphant was ranked the 247th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olyphant's White Population

4,590 residents of Olyphant, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olyphant is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Olyphant ranks 1302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olyphant's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Olyphant's population has decreased from 86.6% to 85.3%.

Olyphant is more White than neighboring Jessup (80.9% White). Olyphant is less White than neighboring Throop (88.9% White), Blakely (94.3% White), Dunmore (88.3% White), and Dickson City (88% White).

Olyphant's Black Population

0 residents of Olyphant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olyphant is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Olyphant ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olyphant's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Olyphant's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Olyphant is less Black than neighboring Throop (0.6% Black), Jessup (0.8% Black), Blakely (1% Black), Dunmore (1.8% Black), and Dickson City (0.5% Black).

Olyphant's Asian Population

14 residents of Olyphant, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olyphant is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Olyphant ranks 684th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olyphant's Asian population has declined by an estimated 68.9%. Asian residents' share of Olyphant's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Olyphant is more Asian than neighboring Blakely (0.1% Asian). Olyphant is less Asian than neighboring Throop (5% Asian), Jessup (3.4% Asian), Dunmore (2.4% Asian), and Dickson City (2.8% Asian).

Olyphant's Hispanic Population

594 residents of Olyphant, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olyphant is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Olyphant ranks 346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olyphant's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Olyphant's population has increased from 6.3% to 11.0%.

Olyphant is more Hispanic than neighboring Throop (2.2% Hispanic), Jessup (9% Hispanic), Blakely (1.2% Hispanic), Dunmore (5.2% Hispanic), and Dickson City (6% Hispanic).

Olyphant's Native American/Other Population

76 residents of Olyphant, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olyphant is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Olyphant ranks 917th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olyphant's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 280.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olyphant's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

Olyphant is more Native American/Other than neighboring Throop (1.2% Native American/Other), Jessup (0.5% Native American/Other), Blakely (0.3% Native American/Other), and Dunmore (0.1% Native American/Other). Olyphant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dickson City (1.8% Native American/Other).

Olyphant's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Olyphant, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olyphant is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Olyphant ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olyphant's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Olyphant's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.0%.

Olyphant is more Multiracial than neighboring Dickson City (0.9% Multiracial). Olyphant is less Multiracial than neighboring Jessup (5.5% Multiracial), Blakely (3.1% Multiracial), and Dunmore (2.2% 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.