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Holden

West Virginia · 783 residents · 3.734 sq mi
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Holden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,881. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 322 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
783
−29%since 2000
from 1,105 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4697039381K1K1990201020202024Holden
2024670
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,881
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,510 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,200
+126%since 2000
from $11,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information0.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(740)
Black2.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3%(23)
Diversity Score16.8%(131)
Diversity Score
17
−21%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holden, West Virginia?

Holden, West Virginia has about 783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holden, West Virginia earns about $54,881 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Holden, West Virginia?

About 13.2% 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 12.6% 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 545 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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