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Holton

Kansas · 3,401 residents · 2.676 sq mi
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Holton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,401
+1%since 2000
from 3,353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,271 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
−4%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Holton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,642
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,866 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,963
+37%since 2000
from $17,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(3,094)
Black1.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(73)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(297)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(2,742)
Black1.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(303)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other3.3%(112)
Diversity Score34%(1,156)
Diversity Score
34
+284%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holton, Kansas?

Holton, Kansas has about 3,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holton, Kansas?

The typical household in Holton, Kansas earns about $47,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holton, Kansas expensive?

In Holton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Holton, Kansas?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Holton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holton, Kansas?

About 16.4% of people in Holton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Holton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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