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Holtville

California · 5,591 residents (2025 est.) · 1.143 sq mi
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Holtville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $310,100. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,617
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,914 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
+13%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,591 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Holtville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,039
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,318 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,880
+91%since 2000
from $12,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−13%since 2010
from 0.502 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,100
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+95%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24%(1,349)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(4,144)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(2,674)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(641)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino85.8%(4,821)
Asian0.8%(43)
Other1.4%(79)
Diversity Score31.3%(1,756)
Diversity Score
31
−34%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
37.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 26.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 73.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holtville, California?

Holtville, California has about 5,617 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holtville, California?

The typical household in Holtville, California earns about $65,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holtville, California expensive?

In Holtville, California, the median home is worth about $310,100, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Holtville, California?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holtville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holtville, California?

About 18.7% of people in Holtville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holtville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Holtville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 797 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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