City · Texas
Olton, Texas
Olton, city, in Lamb County, Texas. Olton had 1,913 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,989 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,552 (±240). GEOID 4854012.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,913
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,989 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,552 ±240
Median household income
$46,029
±$14,157 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$50,800
±$14,963 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,045
±$77 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Olton and what county is it in?
Olton is a city in Lamb County, Texas. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,464 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 Olton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,913 people lived in Olton on July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,989 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,552 (±240).
| Measure | Olton | Lamb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,552 ±240 | 12,828 | −461 |
| Households | 548 ±92 | 4,677 | −139 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.36 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 702 ±96 | 5,885 | −180 |
Olton's population since 2000
From 2,288 in 2000 to 1,913 in 2025: down 16.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Olton 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 Olton?
The median resident of Olton is 43.9 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 76.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 21.3%. 15.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Olton | Lamb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 ±5.3 | 37.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±5.9 pts | 27.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5% ±5.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±6.7 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 76.7% ±8.2 pts | 58.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 21.3% ±7.3 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.6% ±7.0 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 60.5% ±9.4 pts | 43.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±3.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6% ±6.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 32.3% ±9.1 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.9% ±8.3 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.6% ±4.6 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±6.3 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
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 Olton earn?
Half of Olton's 548 households earn less than $46,029 a year (±$14,157), against $60,760 in Lamb County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $54,244 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Olton | Lamb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,029 ±$14,157 | $60,760 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,580 ±$11,197 | $73,561 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,061 ±$3,394 | $28,888 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4% ±8.6 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4% ±16.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.4% ±8.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.4% ±8.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.5% ±9.1 pts | 84.7% | – |
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 Olton?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Olton's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $50,800 by its owner (±$14,963). The median renter pays $1,045 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Olton | Lamb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $50,800 ±$14,963 | $82,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 ±$77 | $968 | +$265 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1% ±22.7 pts | 37.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $905 ±$155 | $1,267 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8% ±10.5 pts | 74.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.2% ±10.5 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 702 ±96 | 5,885 | −180 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.8% ±5.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±23.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.2% ±5.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8% ±4.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±4.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±3.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% ±6.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Olton building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Olton in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Olton work and get to work?
82.0% of Olton's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.5 minutes.
| Measure | Olton | Lamb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.4% ±6.9 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0% ±8.4 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±7.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4% ±4.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.5 min ±3.9 | 16.4 min | no clear change |
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 Olton?
No census tract lies mostly in Olton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Lamb County | 2,342 | $60,525 |
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 Olton) · Census block assignment files
How does Olton compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Olton is the 7,849th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 627th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Olton ranks 815th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 627th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 702nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 329th | 979 |
| Median household income | 815th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 810th | 978 |
| Median home value | 946th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 490th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 280th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 858th | 877 |
| Median age | 159th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 599th | 973 |
| Work from home | 463rd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 954th | 976 |
Olton's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Olton 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 Olton?
21 of the 57 figures for Olton 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 Olton 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 Olton.