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Holly

Colorado · 837 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 $32,663. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 211 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,600. Households here earn about 57% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
837
−20%since 2000
from 1,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+8%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5076548029501K1990201020202024Holly
2024665
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,663
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,772
+25%since 2000
from $14,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction45.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.4%(422)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score63.6%(533)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−17%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
25.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly, Colorado?

Holly, Colorado has about 837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holly, Colorado?

The typical household in Holly, Colorado earns about $32,663 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 $68,600.

How educated are people in Holly, Colorado?

About 10.2% 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 18.8% 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 31 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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