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Holmen

Wisconsin · 12,105 residents (2025 est.) · 7.616 sq mi
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Holmen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,899. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $285,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,372
+83%since 2000
from 6,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+20%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Holmen
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,899
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,021 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,614
+139%since 2000
from $17,002 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+16%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+61%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(5,879)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(56)
Asian3.1%(193)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(650)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(9,976)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(123)
Asian6.4%(728)
Other4.4%(501)
Diversity Score28%(3,188)
Diversity Score
28
+167%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holmen, Wisconsin?

Holmen, Wisconsin has about 11,372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holmen, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Holmen, Wisconsin earns about $79,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holmen, Wisconsin expensive?

In Holmen, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $285,900, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Holmen, Wisconsin?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Holmen, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holmen, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of people in Holmen, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holmen, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Holmen, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,152 residents, a change of about 253 percent over that period.

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