Olney, Texas facts for kids
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Olney, Texas
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Downtown Olney (2016)
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Location of Olney, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Young |
| Incorporated (city) | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,007 |
| • Density | 1,481/sq mi (572.8/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Olneyan |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76374
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-54000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1364537 |
| Website | http://www.olney.tx.citygovt.org/ |
Olney is a city in Young County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,007 as of the 2020 census.
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History
On May 18, 1951, the city was devastated by a violent F4 tornado. Thomas P. Grazulis noted this tornado was a possible F5 on the Fujita scale.
Geography
Olney is located at 33°22′5″N 98°45′29″W / 33.36806°N 98.75806°W (33.368181, –98.758012).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2), all land. The town is 45 miles south of Wichita Falls.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Olney has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,095 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,164 | 6.3% | |
| 1930 | 4,138 | 255.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,497 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,765 | 7.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,872 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,624 | −6.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,060 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,519 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,396 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,285 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,007 | −8.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,029 | 67.48% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 86 | 2.86% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.3% |
| Asian (NH) | 23 | 0.76% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 113 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 743 | 24.71% |
| Total | 3,007 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,007 people, 1,370 households, and 821 families residing in the city.
Economy
Olney Municipal Airport is three miles southwest of the city, and includes the Air Tractor company with 450 employees, manufacturing agricultural aircraft. The airport is the flight test site for the Carter PAV, as well as training for the 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship.
Education
Olney is served by the Olney Independent School District.
The designated community college for most of Young County (including Olney ISD) is Ranger Junior College.
Olney Community Library and Arts Center
The Olney Community Library and Arts Center is located on the Olney school campus at 807 W. Hamilton.
Notable people
- Kyle Clifton, former National Football League (NFL) player
- Jim Grisham, former NFL player
- George D. Keathley, Medal of Honor recipient
- Bob Lilly, "Mr. Cowboy", former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Bob Oliver, American football player
- Johnny Vaught, legendary Ole Miss head coach, member of the College Football Hall of Fame
- James Vick, UFC lightweight fighter
Gallery
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South side of Olney's Main Street, Texas State Highway 114.
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Sign promoting the One-Arm Dove Hunt.
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City Hall.
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Olney water tower.
See also
In Spanish: Olney (Texas) para niños
