Olivet, Michigan
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Olivet is a city in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,758. Olivet College is located there.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,758 people, 474 households, and 293 families residing in the city. The population density is 672.0/km² (1,735.0/mi²). There are 488 housing units at an average density of 186.6/km² (481.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 84.30% White, 9.61% African American, 1.65% Native American, 1.65% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 474 households out of which 39.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% are married couples living together, 16.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% are non-families. 28.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.20.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 41.5% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 11.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $34,474, and the median income for a family is $40,781. Males have a median income of $30,602 versus $19,904 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,682. 10.7% of the population and 8.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.2% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.