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Holstein

Nebraska · 182 residents (2025 est.) · 0.253 sq mi
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Holstein has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,545. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,500. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−19%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.7
+48%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:182 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1361782192603021990201020202024Holstein
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,545
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,591 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,778
+165%since 2000
from $17,999 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+6%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+61%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score21.1%(39)
Diversity Score
21
+1831%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
37.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holstein, Nebraska?

Holstein, Nebraska has about 185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holstein, Nebraska?

The typical household in Holstein, Nebraska earns about $69,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holstein, Nebraska expensive?

In Holstein, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Holstein, Nebraska?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Holstein, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holstein, Nebraska?

About 8.6% of people in Holstein, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holstein, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Holstein, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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