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Holly

Colorado · 802 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Holly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,591. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 246 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,000. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
802
−23%since 2000
from 1,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+18%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5076548029501K1990201020202024Holly
2024665
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,591
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,192
+7%since 2000
from $14,246 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction30.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(291)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.9%(472)
Diversity Score
59
+2%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly, Colorado?

Holly, Colorado has about 802 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holly, Colorado?

The typical household in Holly, Colorado earns about $21,591 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 $50,000, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Holly, Colorado?

About 9.0% 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 43.7% 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 66 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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