Olivet, Michigan facts for kids
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Olivet, Michigan
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Location of Olivet inside Eaton County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| Founded | 1844 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,517 |
| • Density | 1,487.25/sq mi (574.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49076
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-60580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626844 |
| Website | http://www.cityofolivet.org/ |
Olivet is a small city located in Eaton County, Michigan, in the United States. It is home to the University of Olivet. In 2020, the city had a population of 1,517 people.
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A Look Back at Olivet's History
Olivet was first established in 1844. For many years, it was known as a village within Walton Township. A village is a smaller type of community.
In 1958, Olivet officially became a city. This meant it grew and took on more responsibilities for its residents.
Geography of Olivet
Olivet is located in Michigan. The city covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Olivet? Demographics
This section tells us about the people who live in Olivet. It includes information like how many people there are, their ages, and different groups that make up the population.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 526 | — | |
| 1880 | 520 | −1.1% | |
| 1890 | 790 | 51.9% | |
| 1900 | 800 | 1.3% | |
| 1910 | 627 | −21.6% | |
| 1920 | 500 | −20.3% | |
| 1930 | 566 | 13.2% | |
| 1940 | 604 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 887 | 46.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,185 | 33.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,629 | 37.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,604 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,604 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,758 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,605 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,517 | −5.5% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,605 people living in Olivet. These people lived in 426 households, and 247 of these were families.
The city had about 1,573 people per square mile. There were also 483 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Olivet were White (89.8%). Other groups included African American (6.8%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.6%). About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 30.8% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (38.0%) were married couples. Some households had a female head (14.3%) or a male head (5.6%) without a spouse.
About 42.0% of households were not families. This means they might be individuals living alone or roommates. The average household had 2.52 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
Age and Gender in Olivet
The average age of people in Olivet was 21.7 years old. This is quite young, partly because of the university students.
About 15.4% of residents were under 18. A large group (47.7%) were between 18 and 24 years old. About 15.9% were 25 to 44, and 15% were 45 to 64. Only 6% were 65 years or older.
When it came to gender, 52.4% of the population was male, and 47.6% was female.
Education in Olivet
Olivet is home to important educational institutions:
- Olivet College
- Olivet Community Schools
