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Holcomb

Missouri · 635 residents · 0.583 sq mi
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Holcomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,364. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
635
−9%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,089 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5195966747518281990201020202024Holcomb
2024666
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,364
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,163 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,557
+59%since 2000
from $11,699 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services15.8%
US avg: 7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+33%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(670)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(596)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(89)
Diversity Score
14
+250%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Missouri?

Holcomb, Missouri has about 635 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holcomb, Missouri?

The typical household in Holcomb, Missouri earns about $31,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holcomb, Missouri expensive?

In Holcomb, Missouri, the median home is worth about $60,500, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Missouri?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holcomb, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holcomb, Missouri?

About 15.5% of people in Holcomb, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holcomb, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Holcomb, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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