Population 37,831 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Holyoke
Household size in Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Holyoke has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Springfield area as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
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 Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Holyoke is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Holyoke: 21.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Holyoke
Renters in Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Holyoke rent: 58.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a third of owners (36.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Holyoke as nationally: 9.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Springfield area as a whole (7.7%). Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Holyoke is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Only 26 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $729 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $891 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,160 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$431 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in Holyoke runs $1,160 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $431 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Holyoke
Bachelor's degrees in Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Holyoke: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country. Only 22 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.3% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.9% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Holyoke never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Holyoke
| Period | Holyoke | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Holyoke: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Holyoke compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke | 2.43 | 41.3 | 21.0% | 58.7% | 9.2% | 1951 | $1,160 | 24.9% | 78.7% | 8.2% |
| Chicopee | 2.27 | 42.4 | 15.9% | 44.3% | 6.6% | 1956 | $1,244 | 22.8% | 86.4% | 6.3% |
| South Hadley | 2.26 | 45.7 | 6.3% | 23.2% | 5.1% | 1962 | $1,267 | 54.8% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
| Easthampton | 2.18 | 45.9 | 11.4% | 40.1% | 8.2% | 1962 | $1,260 | 38.8% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
| Southampton | 2.94 | 40.9 | 3.7% | 9.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,388 | 44.3% | 97.5% | 2.7% |
| West Springfield Town | 2.37 | 41.3 | 12.7% | 41.5% | 6.2% | 1957 | $1,178 | 32.8% | 88.2% | 6.5% |
| Granby | 2.63 | 45.6 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 9.0% | 1967 | $1,431 | 38.2% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| Indian Orchard | 2.73 | 36.6 | 26.2% | 53.0% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,287 | 17.9% | 77.9% | 5.0% |
| Springfield area | 2.51 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 37.8% | 7.7% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.0% | 86.7% | 6.3% |
| Ludlow Center | 2.44 | 44.6 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,409 | 24.7% | 91.1% | 6.0% |
| Westfield | 2.42 | 40.9 | 11.0% | 31.2% | 7.3% | 1964 | $1,272 | 34.4% | 93.4% | 3.1% |
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 Holyoke. 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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