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Holt

Alabama · 3,629 residents · 3.164 sq mi
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Holt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,675. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,900. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,629
−12%since 2000
from 4,103 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
−1%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Holt
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,675
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,273 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,016
+83%since 2000
from $12,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−13%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(2,087)
Black46.5%(1,909)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(61)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(2,636)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(1,045)
Black47.2%(1,714)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(828)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(42)
Diversity Score80.2%(2,911)
Diversity Score
80
+25%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−47.1 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 80.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 19.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holt, Alabama?

Holt, Alabama has about 3,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holt, Alabama?

The typical household in Holt, Alabama earns about $48,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holt, Alabama expensive?

In Holt, Alabama, the median home is worth about $126,900, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Holt, Alabama?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Holt, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holt, Alabama?

About 20.7% of people in Holt, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holt, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Holt, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 496 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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