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Holdenville

Oklahoma · 5,923 residents (2025 est.) · 5.02 sq mi
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Holdenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,600. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,902
+25%since 2000
from 4,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,176 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−10%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,923 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Holdenville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,282 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,446
+23%since 2000
from $13,326 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−17%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(3,507)
Black3.4%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(116)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(3,101)
Black11.1%(658)
Hispanic / Latino8%(474)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other27.8%(1,638)
Diversity Score78.5%(4,633)
Diversity Score
79
+333%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+35.6 ptssince 2017
from 47.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

Holdenville, Oklahoma has about 5,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Holdenville, Oklahoma earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holdenville, Oklahoma expensive?

In Holdenville, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holdenville, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holdenville, Oklahoma?

About 24.2% of people in Holdenville, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holdenville, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Holdenville, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,110 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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