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Hollister

Missouri · 4,583 residents · 6.332 sq mi
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Hollister has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,823. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 15% 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 $127,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,583
+19%since 2000
from 3,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
724 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+8%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Hollister
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,823
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,178
+59%since 2000
from $12,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$127,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,653)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(119)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(322)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(3,668)
Black1.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(432)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other5.1%(232)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,737)
Diversity Score
38
+355%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollister, Missouri?

Hollister, Missouri has about 4,583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hollister, Missouri?

The typical household in Hollister, Missouri earns about $46,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hollister, Missouri expensive?

In Hollister, Missouri, the median home is worth about $127,700, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Hollister, Missouri?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hollister, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hollister, Missouri?

About 11.8% of people in Hollister, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hollister, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hollister, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,955 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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