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Colorado · 836 residents (2025 est.) · 0.73 sq mi
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Holly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 383 residents. 4% 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 $99,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
665
−37%since 2000
from 1,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 1,436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+39%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:836 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5076548029501K1990201020202024Holly
2024665
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,463
+128%since 2000
from $14,246 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+16%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$330
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.9%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+69%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(660)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36%(377)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(608)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.1%(406)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(27)
Diversity Score63%(419)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−34%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% 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
36.7%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 57.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 41.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly, Colorado?

Holly, Colorado has about 665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holly, Colorado?

The typical household in Holly, Colorado earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly, Colorado expensive?

In Holly, Colorado, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Holly, Colorado?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Holly, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holly, Colorado?

About 18.7% of people in Holly, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 203 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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