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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Holt County

Missouri · 5,351 residents · 462.693 sq mi
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Holt County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,461. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,700. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,351
−11%since 1990
from 6,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+9%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Holt County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,461
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,729 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,876
+63%since 1990
from $9,757 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,700
+76%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$272
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $203 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.7
+47%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,996)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score1.9%(114)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(5,255)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score1.4%(76)
1
−25%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holt County, Missouri?

Holt County, Missouri has about 5,351 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Holt County, Missouri?

The typical household in Holt County, Missouri earns about $29,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holt County, Missouri expensive?

In Holt County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Holt County, Missouri?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Holt County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holt County, Missouri?

About 13.0% of people in Holt County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holt County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Holt County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 683 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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