Population 10,102 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Holt County
Household size in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Holt County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Holt County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 45.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Holt County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Holt County
Renters in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Holt County rent their homes (27.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over six in ten owners (63.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Holt County: 17.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Holt County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $479 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $589 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $670 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $757 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$278 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Holt County pays $757 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $278 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Holt County
Bachelor's degrees in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Holt County (29.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Holt County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Holt County is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Holt County
| Period | Holt County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.6% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Holt County has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Holt County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt County | 2.52 | 43.2 | 7.5% | 27.7% | 17.1% | 1965 | $757 | 29.6% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Rock County | 2.25 | 48.4 | 3.0% | 30.7% | 27.4% | 1968 | $648 | 27.4% | 92.1% | 1.0% |
| Brown County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 6.4% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 1959 | $888 | 23.9% | 92.5% | 1.6% |
| Cedar County | 2.38 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 20.4% | 12.1% | 1963 | $710 | 23.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
| Dixon County | 2.56 | 42.7 | 12.1% | 23.5% | 12.1% | 1953 | $688 | 23.1% | 84.5% | 2.4% |
| Dakota County | 2.94 | 34.0 | 12.7% | 36.1% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,051 | 14.4% | 78.7% | 4.7% |
| Woodbury County | 2.63 | 37.1 | 15.0% | 31.8% | 8.1% | 1960 | $1,067 | 23.7% | 87.4% | 4.0% |
| Ida County | 2.23 | 41.6 | 11.4% | 27.1% | 8.6% | 1954 | $698 | 22.7% | 94.8% | 2.4% |
| Sac County | 2.22 | 46.7 | 8.4% | 22.0% | 15.2% | 1954 | $737 | 22.1% | 92.7% | 4.0% |
| Calhoun County | 2.30 | 43.9 | 7.7% | 19.5% | 16.2% | 1957 | $743 | 21.8% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| Webster County | 2.25 | 39.2 | 9.8% | 29.7% | 12.3% | 1958 | $797 | 22.0% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Holt County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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