Population 16,285 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marcy Holmes
Household size in Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Marcy Holmes are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.15, 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 Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.6 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.5 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 25.5, Marcy Holmes is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 23.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Marcy Holmes, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.0 points since 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 Marcy Holmes
Renters in Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Marcy Holmes: 89.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (66.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend. Few Minneapolis neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only three of 60.
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 Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Marcy Holmes: 15.6% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 9.1 points, 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 Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +24 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Marcy Holmes is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $864 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $824 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,110 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,343 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Marcy Holmes pays $1,343 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $480 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest 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 Marcy Holmes
Bachelor's degrees in Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.9% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.8% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marcy Holmes: 59.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.6 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Marcy Holmes is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Marcy Holmes
| Period | Marcy Holmes | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Marcy Holmes is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (4.0%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Marcy Holmes compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcy Holmes | 2.21 | 25.5 | 6.1% | 89.1% | 15.6% | 1987 | $1,343 | 59.7% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| Downtown East | 1.71 | 49.1 | 0.8% | 58.5% | 10.9% | 2012 | $2,746 | 84.1% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| University District | 2.23 | 19.6 | 5.4% | 96.1% | 6.8% | 2003 | $1,502 | 47.8% | 89.2% | 10.7% |
| Southeast Como | 3.03 | 23.1 | 6.5% | 76.2% | 7.8% | 1958 | $1,916 | 64.2% | 89.9% | 3.7% |
| Cedar-Riverside | 2.12 | 27.5 | 24.8% | 91.8% | 4.3% | 1969 | $888 | 23.8% | 71.1% | 9.3% |
| Downtown West | 1.36 | 36.3 | 3.7% | 76.4% | 9.8% | 1994 | $1,649 | 60.0% | 95.8% | 7.1% |
| Elliot Park | 1.41 | 35.2 | 5.3% | 78.5% | 16.8% | 1995 | $1,079 | 43.3% | 89.8% | 8.3% |
| Prospect Park | 2.16 | 25.7 | 4.5% | 79.5% | 14.3% | 1997 | $1,475 | 78.8% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| Seward | 2.09 | 37.2 | 9.2% | 67.4% | 4.1% | 1959 | $1,242 | 42.3% | 80.6% | 8.1% |
| North Loop | 1.47 | 32.5 | 3.4% | 76.9% | 12.3% | 1999 | $2,183 | 74.6% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Ventura Village | 2.57 | 30.2 | 18.9% | 82.7% | 13.4% | 1955 | $875 | 18.4% | 64.0% | 9.7% |
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 Marcy Holmes. 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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