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Holcomb

Kansas · 2,094 residents · 1.237 sq mi
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Holcomb is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,592. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,200. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.9
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
2,094
+3%since 2000
from 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,693 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.9
+17%since 2000
from 24.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Holcomb
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,592
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,115 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,261
+42%since 2000
from $14,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,462)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(495)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(996)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,360)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(681)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.8%(37)
Diversity Score58.6%(1,226)
Diversity Score
59
+19%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Kansas?

Holcomb, Kansas has about 2,094 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holcomb, Kansas?

The typical household in Holcomb, Kansas earns about $60,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holcomb, Kansas expensive?

In Holcomb, Kansas, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Kansas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Holcomb, Kansas?

About 13.5% of people in Holcomb, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holcomb, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Holcomb, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 694 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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