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Hollister

Idaho · 243 residents · 1.071 sq mi
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Hollister has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
+3%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+17%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181882593294001990201020202024Hollister
2024347
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,658
+82%since 2000
from $11,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
30.6% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.1%(141)
Diversity Score
58
+49%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
28.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollister, Idaho?

Hollister, Idaho has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hollister, Idaho?

The typical household in Hollister, Idaho earns about $41,250 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Hollister, Idaho?

About 6.4% 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 18.1% 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 78 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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