Olanta Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 613 residents, 206 households, and 133 families in the town. The population density was 632.3 people per square mile (244.13/km˛), it is South Carolina's 193rd most densely populated town. There were 223 housing units at an average density of 229.9 per square mile (88.76/km˛). The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.15. In the town Age distribution was 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 95.1 females. The median age of the town's population was 41.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Olanta Town was 42.5 and 39.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 376 White, 230 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 1 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $27813, it is 235th wealthiest town by median household income in South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $27813, making it the 36th poorest town by median family income among the South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $12606, it is the 57th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income is $17768, Males have a median income of $19659 versus $15278 for females.
In 2000, 124 pupils and students, of which 36.29% are male and 63.71% are female, 20.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 5.65% kindergarten, 58.06% elementary school, 27.42% high school and 8.87% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 613 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 613 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 612 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 610 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 613 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 615 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 619 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 622 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 624 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 626 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 627 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Elementary school | 33 | 39 | 72 |
| High school | 8 | 26 | 34 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olanta town, South Carolina | $27813 | $27813 | $12606 |
| Florence County, South Carolina | $35144 | $41274 | $17876 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |