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Holden

Missouri · 2,210 residents · 2.411 sq mi
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Holden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,900. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
2,210
−12%since 2000
from 2,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
917 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+19%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Holden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,255 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,010
+63%since 2000
from $13,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,349)
Black1.9%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(194)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,940)
Black1.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(58)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.9%(86)
Diversity Score19.4%(428)
Diversity Score
19
+150%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holden, Missouri?

Holden, Missouri has about 2,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holden, Missouri?

The typical household in Holden, Missouri earns about $49,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holden, Missouri expensive?

In Holden, Missouri, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Holden, Missouri?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Holden, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holden, Missouri?

About 18.9% of people in Holden, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holden, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Holden, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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