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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Holyoke

Massachusetts · 43,704 residents · 21.169 sq mi
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Holyoke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,858. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $114,900. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,704
+10%vs 2000
vs 39,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,065 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,882 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K39K41K43K44K1990201020202024Holyoke
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,858
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,441 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,088
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,913 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
25.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $102,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $503 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.5% in 2000
61.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+49%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(21,508)
Black2.6%(1,016)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(16,485)
Asian0.8%(317)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(26,115)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73%(31,887)
Black3.4%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(13,200)
Asian1.1%(500)
Other22.5%(9,845)
Diversity Score75.2%(32,860)
Diversity Score
75
+15%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holyoke, Massachusetts?

Holyoke, Massachusetts has about 43,704 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Holyoke, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Holyoke, Massachusetts earns about $22,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holyoke, Massachusetts expensive?

In Holyoke, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Holyoke, Massachusetts?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Holyoke, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holyoke, Massachusetts?

About 25.7% of people in Holyoke, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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