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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The 66061 zip code in Olathe, Kansas, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 66,602 and a median household income of $102,304. The white population comprises 73% of the total, with a significant Hispanic presence of 15%, and smaller Black (5%) and Asian (3%) populations.
Over the past decade, Olathe has maintained its "White Majority" status while showing signs of increasing diversity. The white population percentage has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 71% and 73% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has consistently remained around 14-15% throughout the decade. The Black population showed a slight increase from 5% in 2013 to 6% in 2017-2020, then returned to 5% in 2022. The Asian population experienced a minor increase from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races gradually increased from 2% in 2015 to 4% in 2022.
The median household income in Olathe has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, it was $88,738, increasing to $89,450 in 2017, $107,597 in 2021, and $102,304 in 2022. This represents an overall increase of about 15% from 2013 to 2022, despite a slight decrease in the most recent year. The population has grown steadily from 56,928 in 2013 to 66,602 in 2022, an increase of about 17%.
Olathe's median household income of $102,304 in 2022 is higher than the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The racial composition of Olathe, while predominantly white, shows more diversity than many Midwestern communities. The 15% Hispanic population is higher than the overall percentage in many Kansas cities. The steady population growth in Olathe outpaces many similar-sized Midwestern cities.
Olathe remains a "White Majority" community but shows signs of gradual diversification. This, combined with strong economic growth and steady population increases, indicates a prosperous, slowly diversifying suburban community. The area appears to be balancing economic growth with increasing diversity, potentially positioning itself as an attractive destination for a wide range of residents in the future.