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Holden

West Virginia · 876 residents · 3.734 sq mi
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Holden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,508. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 229 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
−21%since 2000
from 1,105 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
235 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4697039381K1K1990201020202024Holden
2024670
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,508
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,510 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,277
+32%since 2000
from $11,615 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−49.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(997)
Black8.9%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(236)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(819)
Black4.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(120)
Diversity Score
14
−36%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holden, West Virginia?

Holden, West Virginia has about 876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holden, West Virginia?

The typical household in Holden, West Virginia earns about $28,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holden, West Virginia expensive?

In Holden, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Holden, West Virginia?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Holden, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holden, West Virginia?

About 11.0% of people in Holden, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holden, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Holden, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 452 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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