Olga, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olga, Florida
|
|
|---|---|
Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.21 sq mi (10.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 2,270 |
| • Density | 538.68/sq mi (207.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-51400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0294874 |
Olga is a small place in Lee County, Florida, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a community that the government counts for population, even though it's not an official city.
In 2020, about 2,270 people lived there. This was more than the 1,952 people counted in 2010. Olga is also part of the larger Cape Coral-Fort Myers area.
Contents
Where is Olga Located?
Olga is in the northeastern part of Lee County, Florida. It sits on the south side of the Caloosahatchee River.
Nearby Communities
Olga has other communities nearby. To its east and north is Alva. To its west, you'll find Fort Myers Shores.
Travel and Size
Florida State Road 80 goes right through Olga. This road can take you about 11 miles (18 km) southwest to Fort Myers, which is the main city of the county. If you go east on the same road, you'll reach LaBelle about 18 miles (29 km) away.
The total area of Olga is about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Olga?
The number of people living in Olga has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,398 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 1,952 people.
- By 2020, the population reached 2,270 people.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 515 households in Olga. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 402 were families.
About 36% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 62%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups
The people in Olga come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Olga was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Olga (Florida) para niños
