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Holgate

Ohio · 1,061 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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Holgate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,715. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,061
−11%since 2000
from 1,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+22%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9661K1K1K1K1990201020202024Holgate
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,715
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,729 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,364
+75%since 2000
from $16,187 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(819)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(218)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score44.1%(467)
Diversity Score
44
+14%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holgate, Ohio?

Holgate, Ohio has about 1,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holgate, Ohio?

The typical household in Holgate, Ohio earns about $48,715 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Holgate, Ohio?

About 16.2% 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 6.3% 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 243 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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