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Hollister

Idaho · 265 residents (2025 est.) · 1.071 sq mi
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Hollister has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,944. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 12% 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 $156,300. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
+46%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
+47%since 2009
from 220 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+48%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1181882593294001990201020202024Hollister
2024347
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(19)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(14)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.3%(67)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.8%(20)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.6%(68)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(48)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.4%(57)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(9)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,944
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,065
+153%since 2000
from $11,870 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+6%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(192)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score
62
−13%since 2009
from 72 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican53.6%(186)
Ancestry
German10.4%(36)
American8.4%(29)
English8.1%(28)
Irish4.6%(16)
Italian3.2%(11)
Dutch1.7%(6)
Scottish1.7%(6)
Austrian0.6%(2)
Polish0.6%(2)
Russian0.6%(2)
French0.3%(1)
Swiss0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Welsh0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2016
from 82.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.0%
+29.7 ptssince 2016
from 17.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.4%(27)
Married63.9%(99)
Widowed9%(14)
Divorced9.7%(15)
Women 15+
Never married19%(28)
Married64.6%(95)
Widowed2.7%(4)
Divorced13.6%(20)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollister, Idaho?

Hollister, Idaho has about 347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hollister, Idaho?

The typical household in Hollister, Idaho earns about $56,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hollister, Idaho expensive?

In Hollister, Idaho, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Hollister, Idaho?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hollister, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hollister, Idaho?

About 10.7% of people in Hollister, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hollister, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Hollister, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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