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Holt County

Nebraska · 10,127 residents · 2,411.851 sq mi
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Holt County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,214. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,127
−12%since 2000
from 11,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,214
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,089
+104%since 2000
from $15,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(11,377)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(82)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(262)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(9,325)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(521)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other1.3%(134)
Diversity Score17.5%(1,769)
Segregation Score18.7%(1,892)
Diversity Score
17
+670%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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HOLT COUNTY VS
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Home value$117,500−7%
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HOLT COUNTY VS
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HOLT COUNTY VS
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Home value$146,500+16%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holt County, Nebraska?

Holt County, Nebraska has about 10,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holt County, Nebraska earns about $60,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holt County, Nebraska expensive?

In Holt County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $126,000, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Holt County, Nebraska?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Holt County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holt County, Nebraska?

About 6.5% of people in Holt County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holt County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Holt County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,472 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9743Census Tract 9741Census Tract 9742Census Tract 9740
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 68763ZIP 68713ZIP 68780ZIP 68735ZIP 68725ZIP 68742ZIP 68766ZIP 68734ZIP 68711
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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