What percentage of people rent in Olive Branch, MS?
17.7% (±3.1 points) of the occupied homes in Olive Branch, MS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 3,040 renting households against 14,141 that own their home.
In Olive Branch, the share of households that rent went from 20.9% in 2015–2019 to 17.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 17.7% (±3.1 points)
- Renting households
- 3,040 (±535)
- Median renter income
- $69,331 (±$13,430)
Who rents and who owns in Olive Branch
| Olive Branch | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 17.7% (±3.1 points) | 22.1% (±1.5 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 3,040 (±535) | 15,708 (±1,094) | 343,643 (±4,301) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 14,141 (±779) | 55,278 (±1,158) | 801,788 (±5,929) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $69,331 (±$13,430) | $51,436 (±$4,215) | $34,642 (±$649) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $110,011 (±$4,438) | $96,264 (±$2,914) | $69,744 (±$684) | $100,009 |
In Olive Branch, the renter share is lower than in DeSoto County (22.1%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (30.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In DeSoto County, Olive Branch ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 278 of 335.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Olive Branch has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.9% (±2.5 points) | 17.7% (±3.1 points) | −3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,164 (±$53) | $1,829 (±$153) | +57.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $74,680 (±$3,301) | $100,606 (±$8,563) | +34.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Olive Branch
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch | — | 17.7% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Bridgetown | 5.8 mi | 4.6% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Southaven | 7.7 mi | 27.5% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| Germantown | 9.3 mi | 13.3% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Collierville | 10 mi | 20.1% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byhalia | 10 mi | 45.6% (±15.6 points) | Higher |
| Hernando | 11 mi | 18.8% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Horn Lake | 12 mi | 41.9% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Memphis | 13 mi | 55.1% (±0.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgetown, MS (4.6%), Germantown, TN (13.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Southaven, MS (27.5%), Byhalia, MS (45.6%), Horn Lake, MS (41.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across DeSoto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walls | 52.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Horn Lake | 41.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 | Southaven | 27.5% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 | Hernando | 18.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 5 | Olive Branch | 17.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Lynchburg | 9.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 7 | Bridgetown | 4.6% (±6.1 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Olive Branch
How many renters are there in Olive Branch?
Olive Branch has an estimated 3,040 (±535) renting households, 17.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Olive Branch?
In Olive Branch, the share of households that rent went from 20.9% in 2015–2019 to 17.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Olive Branch?
A renting household in Olive Branch has 2.6 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Olive Branch?
The median renting household in Olive Branch, MS has an income of $69,331 (±$13,430) a year, against $110,011 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch city, Mississippi
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch city, Mississippi
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch city, Mississippi
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch city, Mississippi
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Olive Branch city, Mississippi (place:54040, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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