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Hollister

Idaho · 272 residents · 1.071 sq mi
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Hollister has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
272
+15%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181882593294001990201020202024Hollister
2024347
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,259
+20%since 2000
from $11,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(8)
Diversity Score56.4%(154)
Diversity Score
56
+45%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollister, Idaho?

Hollister, Idaho has about 272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hollister, Idaho?

The typical household in Hollister, Idaho earns about $41,000 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Hollister, Idaho?

About 5.1% 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 8.9% 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 107 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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