Oliver Springs, TN

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Oliver Springs Overview

3,727
TOTAL POPULATION
1,946
MALE POPULATION
1,781
FEMALE POPULATION
109.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,477
PER CAPITA INCOME
$55,556
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,690
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,219
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Oliver Springs Zip Codes

Oliver Springs Area Codes

Race in Oliver Springs

The most populous races in Oliver Springs are White / Caucasian (3,516 | 94.3%), Some other Race (108 | 2.9%), and Two or more Races (103 | 2.8%).
Race in Oliver Springs
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino40.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,51694.3%
Two or more Races1032.8%
Some other Race1082.9%
Total3,727100.0%

Ancestry in Oliver Springs

The most populous ancestries reported in Oliver Springs are American (646 | 17.3%), Irish (379 | 10.2%), European (249 | 6.7%), German (229 | 6.1%), and English (182 | 4.9%), together accounting for 45.2% of all Oliver Springs residents.
Ancestry in Oliver Springs
Ancestry# Population% Population
American64617.3%
Central American40.1%
Cherokee270.7%
Czech381.0%
English1824.9%
European2496.7%
French Canadian180.5%
German2296.1%
Irish37910.2%
Italian571.5%
Panamanian40.1%
Polish300.8%
Scottish220.6%
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Immigrants in Oliver Springs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Oliver Springs came from Central America (1 | 0.0%), Latin America (1 | 0.0%), and Panama (1 | 0.0%), together accounting for 0.1% of all Oliver Springs residents.
Immigrants in Oliver Springs
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America10.0%
Latin America10.0%
Panama10.0%
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Sex and Age in Oliver Springs

Sex and Age in Oliver Springs

The most populous age groups in Oliver Springs are 10 to 14 Years (234 | 12.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (257 | 14.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (1.5%)25 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Years207 (10.6%)98 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years234 (12.0%)95 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years102 (5.2%)160 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years82 (4.2%)33 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years93 (4.8%)101 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years70 (3.6%)178 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Years69 (3.5%)116 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years41 (2.1%)95 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years209 (10.7%)70 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years68 (3.5%)48 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years43 (2.2%)129 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years194 (10.0%)257 (14.4%)
65 to 69 Years183 (9.4%)89 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years169 (8.7%)37 (2.1%)
75 to 79 Years112 (5.8%)126 (7.1%)
80 to 84 Years41 (2.1%)90 (5.1%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)34 (1.9%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)1,781 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Oliver Springs

Median Family Size in Oliver Springs

Median Family Size in Oliver Springs
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple644 (69.0%)3.14
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother290 (31.0%)3.06
Total Families934 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Oliver Springs

Median Household Size in Oliver Springs
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple644 (42.2%)3.20
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother290 (19.0%)3.16
Non-family591 (38.8%)1.27
Total Households1,525 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in Oliver Springs

Out of a total of 1,525 households in Oliver Springs, 934 (61.3%) are family households, while 591 (38.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 365, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 435.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Oliver Springs
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-435 (28.5%)
2-Person Households365 (23.9%)156 (10.2%)
3-Person Households245 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households257 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households44 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total934 (61.3%)591 (38.8%)

Female Fertility in Oliver Springs

Fertility by Age in Oliver Springs

Average fertility rate in Oliver Springs is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)48.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oliver Springs

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oliver Springs
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Oliver Springs

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Oliver Springs
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma15 (100.0%)57.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oliver Springs

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oliver Springs
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Oliver Springs

Income Overview in Oliver Springs

Per Capita Income in Oliver Springs is $23,477, while median incomes of families and households are $55,556 and $47,690 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,727$23,477
Median Family Income934$55,556
Mean Family Income934$60,740
Median Household Income1,525$47,690
Mean Household Income1,525$55,655
Income Deficit934$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,72739.79%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,72760.21¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,7270.44

Earnings by Sex in Oliver Springs

Average Earnings in Oliver Springs are $33,561, $45,833 for men and $27,594 for women, a difference of 39.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Oliver Springs
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male706 (57.1%)$45,833
Female530 (42.9%)$27,594
Total1,236 (100.0%)$33,561

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oliver Springs

The most common earnings brackets in Oliver Springs are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (171 | 24.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (61 | 11.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oliver Springs
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less32 (4.5%)25 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99914 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49917 (2.4%)34 (6.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)18 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)39 (7.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)31 (5.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)33 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49930 (4.3%)46 (8.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99981 (11.5%)35 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99925 (3.5%)55 (10.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99961 (8.6%)61 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (3.3%)16 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99964 (9.1%)34 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99918 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999171 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (2.8%)30 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99992 (13.0%)58 (10.9%)
$100,000+19 (2.7%)15 (2.8%)
Total706 (100.0%)530 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oliver Springs

Average earnings in Oliver Springs are $47,222 for men and $28,137 for women, a difference of 40.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,447, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,012. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $24,596, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,596.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oliver Springs
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,125$0
High School Diploma$32,012$0
College or Associate's Degree$76,447$24,596
Bachelor's Degree$61,691$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,222$28,137

Family Income in Oliver Springs

Family Income Brackets in Oliver Springs

According to the Oliver Springs family income data, there are 226 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Oliver Springs
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000838.9%
$10,000 to $14,999394.2%
$15,000 to $24,999737.8%
$25,000 to $34,99912313.2%
$35,000 to $49,99914515.5%
$50,000 to $74,9999310.0%
$75,000 to $99,99922624.2%
$100,000 to $149,99913814.8%
$150,000 to $199,999141.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oliver Springs

2-person families (391 | 41.9%) account for the highest median family income in Oliver Springs with $63,482 per family, while 2-person families (391 | 41.9%) have the highest median income of $31,741 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oliver Springs
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families391 (41.9%)$63,482
3-Person Families260 (27.8%)$0
4-Person Families216 (23.1%)$46,000
5-Person Families44 (4.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families23 (2.5%)$0
Total934 (100.0%)$55,556

Family Income by Number of Earners in Oliver Springs

The median family income in Oliver Springs is $55,556, with families comprising 3+ earners (84) having the highest median family income of $105,326, while families with no earners (336) have the lowest median family income of $43,523, accounting for 9.0% and 36.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Oliver Springs
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners336 (36.0%)$43,523
1 Earner428 (45.8%)$47,935
2 Earners86 (9.2%)$88,810
3+ Earners84 (9.0%)$105,326
Total934 (100.0%)$55,556

Household Income in Oliver Springs

Household Income Brackets in Oliver Springs

With 328 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Oliver Springs, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (0.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Oliver Springs
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00021414.0%
$10,000 to $14,99915610.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991117.3%
$25,000 to $34,99916510.8%
$35,000 to $49,99916010.5%
$50,000 to $74,99918812.3%
$75,000 to $99,99932821.5%
$100,000 to $149,99917511.5%
$150,000 to $199,999140.9%
$200,000+151.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Oliver Springs

The median household income in Oliver Springs is $47,690, with the highest median household income of $62,692 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 374 households (24.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,513, with 409 households (26.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Oliver Springs
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years95 (6.2%)$59,229
25 to 44 Years409 (26.8%)$33,513
45 to 64 Years374 (24.5%)$62,692
65+ Years647 (42.4%)$48,565
Total1,525 (100.0%)$47,690

Poverty in Oliver Springs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oliver Springs

With 22.7% poverty level for males and 14.9% for females among the residents of Oliver Springs, 6 to 11 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 218 males (62.8%) and 96 females (45.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years218 (62.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)76 (27.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)96 (45.5%)
45 to 54 Years52 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years39 (16.5%)69 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years133 (37.8%)14 (11.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (4.0%)
Total442 (22.7%)265 (14.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oliver Springs

According to the poverty statistics in Oliver Springs, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years129 (37.2%)83 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years79 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)
15 Years45 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years57 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years82 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years163 (100.0%)203 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years110 (100.0%)115 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years225 (81.2%)118 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years198 (83.5%)317 (82.1%)
65 to 74 Years219 (62.2%)112 (88.9%)
75 Years and over153 (100.0%)240 (96.0%)
Total1,504 (77.3%)1,516 (85.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oliver Springs

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oliver Springs
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children387 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total644 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oliver Springs

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oliver Springs
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)122 (48.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)122 (42.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oliver Springs

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oliver Springs
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)122 (48.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)122 (42.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Oliver Springs

Employment by Class of Employer in Oliver Springs

Among the 1,087 employed individuals in Oliver Springs, private company employees (694 | 63.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (179 | 16.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (67 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Oliver Springs
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees69463.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)363.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)17916.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations676.2%
Local Government Employees434.0%
State Government Employees20.2%
Federal Government Employees666.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,087100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Oliver Springs

According to the labor force statistics for Oliver Springs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,951), 41.3% or 1,219 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 74 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 115 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.1% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years31 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years194 (100.0%)37 (19.1%)
30 to 34 Years189 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years167 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years275 (69.6%)38 (13.8%)
55 to 59 Years52 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years146 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,219 (41.3%)74 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oliver Springs

According to labor force statistics for Oliver Springs, 57.4% of individuals (1,022) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,781) are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 75 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 78.4% or 131 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.2% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oliver Springs
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School131 (78.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma404 (53.4%)70 (9.2%)
College / Associate Degree434 (55.3%)69 (8.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,022 (57.4%)130 (7.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Oliver Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oliver Springs are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100 | 8.7%), Management (81 | 7.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71 | 6.2%), Computers & Mathematics (56 | 4.9%), and Business & Financial (47 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Oliver Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oliver Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Oliver Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Management81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial19 (40.4%)28 (59.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science56 (78.9%)15 (21.1%)
Computers & Mathematics56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating22 (22.0%)78 (78.0%)
Health Technologists22 (52.4%)20 (47.6%)
Total (Category)178 (53.4%)155 (46.6%)
Total (Overall)673 (58.8%)472 (41.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Oliver Springs are Cleaning & Maintenance (93 | 8.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (80 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (46 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (32 | 2.8%), and Law Enforcement (30 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Oliver Springs

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Oliver Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (93.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (72.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Oliver Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Security & Protection30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving41 (51.2%)39 (48.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance26 (28.0%)67 (72.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)97 (38.7%)154 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)673 (58.8%)472 (41.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Oliver Springs are Office & Administration (109 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (76 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Oliver Springs

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Oliver Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related38 (50.0%)38 (50.0%)
Office & Administration32 (29.4%)77 (70.6%)
Total (Category)70 (37.8%)115 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)673 (58.8%)472 (41.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Oliver Springs are Construction & Extraction (77 | 6.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (73 | 6.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Oliver Springs

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Oliver Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)673 (58.8%)472 (41.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Oliver Springs are Production (116 | 10.1%), Material Moving (72 | 6.3%), and Transportation (38 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Oliver Springs

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Oliver Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Production68 (58.6%)48 (41.4%)
Transportation38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)178 (78.8%)48 (21.2%)
Total (Overall)673 (58.8%)472 (41.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Oliver Springs

Employment Industries in Oliver Springs

The major employment industries in Oliver Springs include Manufacturing (204 | 17.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (169 | 14.8%), Construction (137 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (120 | 10.5%), and Administrative & Support (104 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Oliver Springs

Employment Industries by Sex in Oliver Springs

The Oliver Springs industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Oliver Springs
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing149 (73.0%)55 (27.0%)
Wholesale Trade43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade92 (76.7%)28 (23.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support58 (55.8%)46 (44.2%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (0.6%)168 (99.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services41 (45.6%)49 (54.4%)
Public Administration61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total673 (58.8%)472 (41.2%)

Education in Oliver Springs

School Enrollment in Oliver Springs

The most common levels of schooling among the 870 students in Oliver Springs are high school (313 | 36.0%), elementary school (275 | 31.6%), and college / undergraduate (151 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Oliver Springs
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten455.2%
Elementary School27531.6%
Middle School859.8%
High School31336.0%
College / Undergraduate15117.4%
Graduate / Professional10.1%
Total870100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oliver Springs

Out of a total of 870 students who are enrolled in schools in Oliver Springs, 124 (14.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 746 (85.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 69 (31.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oliver Springs
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old150 (68.5%)69 (31.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds299 (90.9%)30 (9.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds146 (85.9%)24 (14.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds43 (97.7%)1 (2.3%)
35 Years and over83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total746 (85.7%)124 (14.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oliver Springs

Computers & mathematics (56 | 29.9%), science & technology (39 | 20.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (31 | 16.6%), education (28 | 15.0%), and business (18 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 187 individuals in Oliver Springs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oliver Springs
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5629.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3116.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology158.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3920.9%
Business189.6%
Education2815.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total187100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Oliver Springs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oliver Springs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Oliver Springs are males with 2 vehicles (272, accounting for 40.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (138, making up 65.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oliver Springs
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (1.9%)11 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle56 (8.3%)69 (16.7%)
2 Vehicles272 (40.4%)138 (33.3%)
3 Vehicles200 (29.7%)64 (15.5%)
4 Vehicles41 (6.1%)88 (21.3%)
5 or more Vehicles91 (13.5%)44 (10.6%)
Total673 (100.0%)414 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Oliver Springs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Oliver Springs are 20 to 24 minutes (219 commuters, 20.8%), 45 to 59 minutes (143 commuters, 13.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (131 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Oliver Springs
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes514.8%
5 to 9 Minutes504.7%
10 to 14 Minutes868.2%
15 to 19 Minutes13112.4%
20 to 24 Minutes21920.8%
25 to 29 Minutes12611.9%
30 to 34 Minutes817.7%
35 to 39 Minutes373.5%
40 to 44 Minutes747.0%
45 to 59 Minutes14313.6%
60 to 89 Minutes474.4%
90 or more Minutes100.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Oliver Springs

The most common commute times in Oliver Springs are 20 to 24 minutes (201 commuters, 30.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (74 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Oliver Springs
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes51 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes17 (2.6%)33 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (1.8%)74 (18.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes76 (11.6%)55 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes201 (30.7%)18 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes99 (15.1%)27 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes31 (4.7%)50 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes37 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)74 (18.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes83 (12.7%)60 (15.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes47 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oliver Springs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Oliver Springs are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (91, 13.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (97, 24.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oliver Springs
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM91 (13.9%)11 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM35 (5.3%)24 (6.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM68 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM63 (9.6%)31 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM70 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM58 (8.9%)97 (24.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM51 (7.8%)52 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)69 (17.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM60 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14 (2.1%)45 (11.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM20 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM88 (13.5%)2 (0.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM36 (5.5%)70 (17.5%)
Total654 (100.0%)401 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Oliver Springs

Occupancy by Ownership in Oliver Springs

Of the total 1,525 dwellings in Oliver Springs, owner-occupied units account for 1,090 (71.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 435 (28.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Oliver Springs
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,09071.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43528.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,525100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Oliver Springs

Occupancy by Household Size in Oliver Springs
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43528.5%
2-Person Household52134.2%
3-Person Household24516.1%
4+ Person Household32421.2%
Total Housing Units1,525100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oliver Springs

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oliver Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household237 (54.5%)198 (45.5%)
2-Person Household382 (73.3%)139 (26.7%)
3-Person Household206 (84.1%)39 (15.9%)
4+ Person Household265 (81.8%)59 (18.2%)
Total Housing Units1,090 (71.5%)435 (28.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oliver Springs

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oliver Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School67 (30.4%)153 (69.6%)
High School Diploma451 (91.1%)44 (8.9%)
College/Associate Degree452 (65.5%)238 (34.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oliver Springs

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oliver Springs
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years31120.4%
35 to 44 Years19312.7%
45 to 54 Years1399.1%
55 to 64 Years23515.4%
65 to 74 Years37824.8%
75 to 84 Years23515.4%
85 Years and Over342.2%
Total1,525100.0%

Housing Finances in Oliver Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Oliver Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Oliver Springs
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,090 (71.5%)$59,647
Renter-Occupied435 (28.5%)$20,408
Average1,525 (100.0%)$47,690

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oliver Springs

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oliver Springs
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00096 (8.8%)38 (8.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99963 (5.8%)17 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)155 (35.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99919 (1.7%)73 (16.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999138 (12.7%)26 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999118 (10.8%)42 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999172 (15.8%)15 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999259 (23.8%)69 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999176 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more29 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,090 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oliver Springs

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oliver Springs
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300148 (13.6%)154 (35.4%)
$300 to $499192 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799243 (22.3%)133 (30.6%)
$800 to $99969 (6.3%)115 (26.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499248 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999177 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more12 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,090 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Oliver Springs

Housing Structures in Oliver Springs

Housing Structures in Oliver Springs
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,13274.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments815.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments885.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments1167.6%
Mobile Home / Other1087.1%
Total1,525100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oliver Springs

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oliver Springs
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached983 (86.8%)149 (13.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other107 (99.1%)1 (0.9%)
Total1,090 (71.5%)435 (28.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oliver Springs

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oliver Springs
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)154 (35.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms27 (2.5%)33 (7.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms364 (33.4%)184 (42.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms272 (24.9%)64 (14.7%)
8 or more Rooms427 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,090 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oliver Springs

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oliver Springs
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas567 (52.0%)85 (19.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas76 (7.0%)10 (2.3%)
Electricity447 (41.0%)340 (78.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,090 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Oliver Springs

Household Vehicle Usage in Oliver Springs
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23 (2.1%)10 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle212 (19.5%)292 (67.1%)
2 Vehicles368 (33.8%)133 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles487 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,090 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Oliver Springs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Oliver Springs

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units549541
Median Property Value$139,000$178,700
Median Household Income$66,326$14
Monthly Housing Costs$411$12
Real Estate Taxes$1,136$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oliver Springs

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oliver Springs
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00033 (6.0%)33 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999129 (23.5%)122 (22.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999343 (62.5%)373 (69.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99944 (8.0%)12 (2.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total549 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oliver Springs

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oliver Springs
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00037 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99930 (5.5%)122 (22.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99986 (15.7%)9 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99991 (16.6%)52 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99946 (8.4%)27 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999146 (26.6%)126 (23.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99998 (17.8%)113 (20.9%)
$150,000 or more15 (2.7%)78 (14.4%)
Total549 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oliver Springs

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oliver Springs
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x251 (45.7%)58,750 (10,859.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x109 (19.9%)203 (37.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x35 (6.4%)81 (15.0%)
4.0x or more154 (28.1%)122 (22.6%)
Total549 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oliver Springs

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oliver Springs
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800146 (26.6%)83 (15.3%)
$800 to $1,499160 (29.1%)161 (29.8%)
$800 to $1,499185 (33.7%)284 (52.5%)
Total549 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Oliver Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oliver Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years835 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years343 (87.3%)50 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years280 (87.2%)41 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years295 (74.7%)100 (25.3%)
55 to 64 Years426 (68.4%)197 (31.6%)
65 to 74 Years478 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older403 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,339 (89.6%)388 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oliver Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oliver Springs
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen835 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oliver Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oliver Springs
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000738 (84.0%)141 (16.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999777 (82.7%)163 (17.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999485 (99.8%)1 (0.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999814 (96.2%)32 (3.8%)
$100,000 and over525 (91.1%)51 (8.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oliver Springs

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 631 (36.9%)68 (80.9%)
6 to 18 Years540 (64.7%)367 (44.0%)
19 to 25 Years35 (17.9%)195 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years144 (36.6%)243 (61.8%)
35 to 44 Years101 (31.5%)209 (65.1%)
45 to 54 Years107 (27.1%)235 (59.5%)
55 to 64 Years142 (22.8%)349 (56.0%)
65 to 74 Years478 (100.0%)203 (42.5%)
75 Years and over403 (100.0%)293 (72.7%)
Total1,981 (53.1%)2,162 (58.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oliver Springs

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oliver Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years76 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years232 (37.2%)281 (39.3%)
65 to 74 Years185 (52.6%)24 (19.1%)
75 Years and over90 (58.8%)207 (82.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Oliver Springs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Oliver Springs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years68 (10.9%)50 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over68 (44.4%)22 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Oliver Springs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)38 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Oliver Springs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years76 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years123 (19.7%)108 (15.1%)
65 to 74 Years116 (33.0%)9 (7.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)77 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Oliver Springs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years136 (21.8%)215 (30.1%)
65 to 74 Years46 (13.1%)24 (19.1%)
75 Years and over22 (14.4%)134 (53.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Oliver Springs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years103 (16.5%)19 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (4.5%)24 (19.1%)
75 Years and over22 (14.4%)83 (33.2%)

Technology Access in Oliver Springs

Computing Device Access in Oliver Springs

Computing Device Access in Oliver Springs
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,05369.1%
Smartphone1,18177.4%
Tablet81553.4%
No Computing Device28018.4%
Total1,525100.0%

Internet Access in Oliver Springs

Internet Access in Oliver Springs
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home90659.4%
Cellular Data Only1238.1%
Satellite Internet966.3%
No Internet38725.4%
Total1,525100.0%

Oliver Springs Summary

Oliver Springs is a small town located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Tennessee. It is situated in the northern part of Roane County, approximately 25 miles west of Knoxville. The town was founded in 1808 and named after Oliver Springs, a local landowner. The population of Oliver Springs was 2,717 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Oliver Springs is located at 35°51'25"N 84°25'17"W (35.856944, -84.421389). The town is situated in the northern part of Roane County, approximately 25 miles west of Knoxville. The town is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by the Clinch River and its tributaries. The town is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level.

Climate

Oliver Springs has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57.2°F, with an average high of 79.2°F in July and an average low of 35.2°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with an average of 4.2 inches of snowfall per year.

History

Oliver Springs was founded in 1808 and named after Oliver Springs, a local landowner. The town was originally a farming community, but in the late 19th century, the coal industry began to take off in the area. The town was incorporated in 1891 and the first post office was established in 1892.
In the early 20th century, Oliver Springs was a major coal mining center. The town was home to several coal mines, including the Oliver Springs Coal Company, the Oliver Springs Coal and Coke Company, and the Oliver Springs Coal and Iron Company. The coal industry in Oliver Springs declined in the mid-20th century, and the last coal mine in the town closed in the 1970s.

Economy

Today, Oliver Springs is a small, rural town with a population of 2,717. The town's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and a few manufacturing companies. The town is also home to the Oliver Springs Golf Course, which is a popular destination for golfers from around the region.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Oliver Springs was 2,717. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Oliver Springs was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Oliver Springs?
Total Population of Oliver Springs is 3,727.
What is the Total Male Population of Oliver Springs?
Total Male Population of Oliver Springs is 1,946.
What is the Total Female Population of Oliver Springs?
Total Female Population of Oliver Springs is 1,781.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Oliver Springs?
There are 109.26 Males per 100 Females in Oliver Springs.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Oliver Springs?
There are 91.52 Females per 100 Males in Oliver Springs.
What is the Median Population Age in Oliver Springs?
Median Population Age in Oliver Springs is 45.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Oliver Springs
Average Family Size in Oliver Springs is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Oliver Springs
Average Household Size in Oliver Springs is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Oliver Springs?
Per Capita income in Oliver Springs is $23,477.
What is the Median Family Income in Oliver Springs?
Median Family Income in Oliver Springs is $55,556.
What is the Median Household income in Oliver Springs?
Median Household Income in Oliver Springs is $47,690.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Oliver Springs?
Income or Wage Gap in Oliver Springs is 39.8%.
Women in Oliver Springs earn 60.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Oliver Springs?
Inequality or Gini Index in Oliver Springs is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Oliver Springs?
There are 1,219 People in the Labor Forcein in Oliver Springs.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Oliver Springs?
41.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Oliver Springs.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Oliver Springs?
Unemployment Rate in Oliver Springs is 6.1%.