Town · Louisiana
Olla, Louisiana
Olla, town, in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. Olla had 1,325 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,295 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,179 (±335). GEOID 2257905.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,325
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,295 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,179 ±335
Median household income
$29,688
±$14,288 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$119,200
±$17,983 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$422
±$65 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Olla and what county is it in?
Olla is a town in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. It covers 3.9 square miles of land, 329 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Olla, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,325 people lived in Olla on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,295 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,179 (±335).
| Measure | Olla | LaSalle Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,179 ±335 | 14,789 | −575 |
| Households | 430 ±126 | 5,049 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.50 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 577 ±154 | 6,202 | no clear change |
Olla's population since 2000
From 1,417 in 2000 to 1,325 in 2025: down 6.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Olla as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Olla?
The median resident of Olla is 39.3 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 23.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%.
| Measure | Olla | LaSalle Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±13.1 | 36.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% ±7.9 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.7% ±8.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±6.5 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±7.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±8.5 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±5.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 24.9% ±6.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±3.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.9% ±8.6 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.3% ±5.9 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±3.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.2% ±1.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Olla earn?
Half of Olla's 430 households earn less than $29,688 a year (±$14,288), against $68,497 in LaSalle Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,920 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $21,232 after inflation. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Olla | LaSalle Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,688 ±$14,288 | $68,497 | −$21,232 |
| Mean household income | $51,829 ±$11,794 | $81,558 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,621 ±$4,810 | $31,649 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.8% ±9.3 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.7% ±18.0 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.5% ±10.7 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±2.2 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±8.7 pts | 89.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Olla?
Owners occupy 66.0% of Olla's occupied homes and renters 34.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,200 by its owner (±$17,983). The median renter pays $422 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Olla | LaSalle Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,200 ±$17,983 | $119,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $422 ±$65 | $657 | −$567 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.3% ±16.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,000 ±$169 | $1,234 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.0% ±12.6 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.0% ±12.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 577 ±154 | 6,202 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.6% ±16.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.1% ±10.7 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.3% ±9.1 pts | 31.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±6.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2% ±4.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.1% ±5.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Olla building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Olla in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Olla work and get to work?
82.9% of Olla's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes.
| Measure | Olla | LaSalle Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 35.3% ±8.0 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7% ±9.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9% ±8.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±6.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±14.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±14.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±5.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min ±5.9 | 32.6 min | −28.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Olla?
No census tract lies mostly in Olla; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701LaSalle Parish | 4,639 | $40,781 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Olla) · Census block assignment files
How does Olla compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Olla is the 9,229th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 137th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Olla ranks 228th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 137th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 235th | 263 |
| Median household income | 228th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 201st | 263 |
| Median home value | 183rd | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 228th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 196th | 229 |
| Median age | 103rd | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 152nd | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 223rd | 260 |
Olla's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Olla with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Olla?
25 of the 57 figures for Olla on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Olla are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Olla.