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Holstein

Iowa · 1,396 residents · 1.577 sq mi
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Holstein has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,302. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $72,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,396
−5%since 2000
from 1,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
885 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+1%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Holstein
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,302
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,710
+38%since 2000
from $17,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,350)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score8.8%(123)
Diversity Score
9
+478%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holstein, Iowa?

Holstein, Iowa has about 1,396 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holstein, Iowa?

The typical household in Holstein, Iowa earns about $46,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holstein, Iowa expensive?

In Holstein, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Holstein, Iowa?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holstein, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holstein, Iowa?

About 5.6% of people in Holstein, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holstein, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Holstein, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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