About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Olympia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Olympia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Olympia was 55,733, a 0.03% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Olympia population was 55,748, a decline of 0.48% compared to a population of 56,019 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Olympia increased by 12,634. In this period, the peak population was 56,019 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Olympia is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Olympia population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Olympia Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Olympia, WA population pyramid, which represents the Olympia population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Olympia, WA, is 20.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Olympia, WA, is 28.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Olympia, WA is 48.7.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Olympia, WA is 3.6.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Olympia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Olympia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Olympia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Olympia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Olympia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Thurston County, WA (B03002001E053067) from 2009 to 2023 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; WA; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Olympia population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Olympia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Olympia by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Olympia.

Key observations

The largest age group in Olympia, WA was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 4,863 (8.75%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Olympia, WA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 961 (1.73%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Olympia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Olympia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Olympia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Thurston County, WA (S1701ACS053067) from 2012 to 2023 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; WA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Thurston County, WA (B03002015E053067) from 2009 to 2023 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; AK; American Indian; WA; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Including Some Other Race (5-year estimate) in Thurston County, WA (B03002010E053067) from 2009 to 2023 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; WA; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

A dataset listing Washington cities by population for 2024.

Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA - Resident Population in Olympia-Tumwater, WA (MSA) was 302.91200 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA - Resident Population in Olympia-Tumwater, WA (MSA) reached a record high of 302.91200 in January of 2024 and a record low of 208.30400 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA - Resident Population in Olympia-Tumwater, WA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Olympia city, Washington. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Olympia population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Olympia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 34,820 (62.65% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Olympia population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Olympia is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Olympia is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Olympia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Olympia by race. It includes the population of Olympia across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Olympia across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Olympia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.91% are white, 2.62% are Black or African American, 1.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.67% are Asian, 1.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.30% are some other race and 11.42% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Olympia
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Olympia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Olympia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Olympia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Thurston County, WA (B01002001E053067) from 2009 to 2023 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; age; WA; median; 5-year; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Olympia by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Olympia across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.04% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Olympia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Olympia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Olympia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Thurston County, WA (LAUCN530670000000004) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; WA; household survey; unemployment; persons; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Olympia Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Olympia, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Olympia.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Olympia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,406 (42.01% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Olympia
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Olympia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Olympia total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Olympia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Thurston County, WA (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS053067) from 2009 to 2020 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; migration; flow; WA; Net; 5-year; and population.

This dataset tracks annual diversity score from 2008 to 2023 for Olympia Regional Learning Academy vs. Washington and Olympia School District

The sample geographic areas for VMT are based on the 'Census Defined Urban Areas' and change every 10 years, as the census data changes. These 'Census Defined Urban Areas' differ from the city boundaries. It is important to note that there is a time lag between when the census data was collected and the implementation of the new 'Census Defined Urban Area or Boundary'. In the above graph, the implementation of the 1990 Census boundary does not appear until 1993 for Portland, OR only (noted by the uptick in the curve in 1993). The use of the new 2000 Census Boundary did not occur until 2004, for Portland, OR only; note a similar increase upward in the graph in 2004. However, the data shown above for 2010 is based on the 2010 Census population and the updated Defined Urban Area or Boundary. The 2011-18 figures likewise use the updated 2010 Census information and were adjusted for population changes in 2011-18.

2009-2018 Data Sources: The data for Portland, OR was received from the ODOT, Oregon Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) office in Salem, Oregon. The information for Vancouver, WA was received from the Washington State DOT, HPMS office in Olympia, Washington. These data were the official state's submittals to the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office in Washington, D.C. The 2010-2013 data are based on the 2010 Census and updates.

1990-2008 Urban Areas & National Average Data Sources: The data is from information published by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Washington, D.C. The DVMT/ Person can be located in the FHWA's publication 'Highway Statistics'; 4.4.5 Urbanized Area Summaries, Section 4.4.5.2, Selected Characteristics, Table HM-72. The website for the 'Highway Statistics' series is located at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics.cfm The 2008 data is located at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2008/hm72.cfm The 2008 and earlier National Average of DVMT/ Person, are calculated by dividing the 'Total DVMT' for all Federal-Aid Urban Areas, by total 'Estimated Population' as it appears on Sheet 9 of Table HM-72, which lists all the Federal-Aid Urbanized Areas in the U.S.

2009-2018 Urban Areas & National Average Data Sources: Figures were not published for 2009 by the FHWA. 2010 urban area data was published in Table HM-71, at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2010/hm71.cfm However; the data was based on the year 2000 population, it was not adjusted for 2010, and not useful in calculations. The FHWA did publish Table HM-71 in February 2013, with updated 2011 urban area data, located: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2011/hm71.cfm The population and travel agree with information received from Oregon's and Washington's HPMS offices. In order to show a continuous graph line for 2009-10, the 2008 National DVMT/person information was averaged with the 2011 data. The 2011 national figure is the average for all 498 urbanized areas listed in the Table HM-71. 2012 urban area data was published in Table HM-71, at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2012/hm71.cfm However, since the data was based on the year 2000 population (i.e., identical issue with FHWA 2010 data), it was not in included in these DVMT calculations. 2013 urban area data was published in Tables HM-72, at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2013/hm72.cfm 2014 urban area data was published in Tables HM-72, at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2014/hm72.cfm 2015 urban area data was published in Tables HM-72, at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2015/hm72.cfm 2016 urban area data was published in Tables HM-72, at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2016/hm72.cfm 2017 urban area data was published in Tables HM-72, at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2017/hm72.cfm 2018 urban area data was published in Tables HM-72, at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2018/hm72.cfm

"A Federal-Aid Urbanized Area is an area with 50,000 or more persons that, at a minimum, encompasses the land area delineated as the urbanized area by the Bureau of the Census." (from Sheet 8, in Table HM-71, as noted above). Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA is a Federal-Aid Urbanized Area (UZA-27). The geographic area for each component (the Oregon and Washington portions of the Portland-Vancouver data set) are uniquely defined by the FHWA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone (5-year estimate) in Thurston County, WA (B03002007E053067) from 2009 to 2023 about Thurston County, WA; Olympia; Pacific Islands; WA; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.