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Holgate

Ohio · 1,050 residents (2025 est.) · 1.154 sq mi
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Holgate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,690. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 182 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,012
−15%since 2000
from 1,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+44%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,050 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9661K1K1K1K1990201020202024Holgate
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,690
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,040
+123%since 2000
from $16,187 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+14%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(960)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(222)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.7%(462)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(767)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(214)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(18)
Diversity Score47.6%(481)
Diversity Score
48
+23%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2016
from 15.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holgate, Ohio?

Holgate, Ohio has about 1,012 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holgate, Ohio?

The typical household in Holgate, Ohio earns about $50,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holgate, Ohio expensive?

In Holgate, Ohio, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Holgate, Ohio?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Holgate, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holgate, Ohio?

About 9.9% of people in Holgate, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holgate, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Holgate, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 292 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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