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Holiday Lake

Iowa · 397 residents · 2.675 sq mi
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Holiday Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,868. Population has grown 24% since 2023. Median home value is $284,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
397
+24%since 2023
from 321 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
+24%since 2023
from 120 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
−12%since 2023
from 54.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
289386483580677201020202024Holiday Lake
2024397
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,868
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,863 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,838
+6%since 2023
from $56,659 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−15%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food16.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services12.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $257,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
51.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+2%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(107)
Diversity Score
27
+779%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
−17%since 2023
from 41.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
Female
53.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holiday Lake, Iowa?

Holiday Lake, Iowa has about 397 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holiday Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Holiday Lake, Iowa earns about $82,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holiday Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Holiday Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $284,800.

How educated are people in Holiday Lake, Iowa?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Holiday Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holiday Lake, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Holiday Lake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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