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Holcomb

Kansas · 2,245 residents · 1.237 sq mi
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Holcomb has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,800. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,245
+11%since 2000
from 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,815 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.5
+20%since 2000
from 24.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Holcomb
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,179
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,742
+59%since 2000
from $14,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(1,268)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(825)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other6.1%(138)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,538)
Diversity Score
68
+39%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Kansas?

Holcomb, Kansas has about 2,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holcomb, Kansas?

The typical household in Holcomb, Kansas earns about $70,179 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 $152,800.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Kansas?

About 17.6% 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 8.2% 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 845 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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