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Holdrege

Nebraska · 5,515 residents · 4.231 sq mi
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Holdrege has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,515
−2%since 2000
from 5,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,303 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Holdrege
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,241
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,225 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,381
+43%since 2000
from $20,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,388)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(175)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(479)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,983)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(362)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other2.8%(154)
Diversity Score23.3%(1,286)
Diversity Score
23
+174%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holdrege, Nebraska?

Holdrege, Nebraska has about 5,515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holdrege, Nebraska?

The typical household in Holdrege, Nebraska earns about $53,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holdrege, Nebraska expensive?

In Holdrege, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Holdrege, Nebraska?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holdrege, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holdrege, Nebraska?

About 15.2% of people in Holdrege, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holdrege, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Holdrege, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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