Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Holden, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,989

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.1%1,732

Two or More

6.1%122

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%108

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%18

Black

0.3%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%73

High School Diploma

34%454

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%86

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%111

Associate's Degree

11.5%154

Bachelor's Degree

13%174

Master's Degree

5.5%73

Professional Degree

0.7%9

Doctorate

2.5%34

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,200

Median Renti

$809

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63%499

Renter-Occupied

37%293

Total Units

965

Homeownership

63%

Vacancy Rate

17.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%39

$50K–$100K

13.4%67

$100K–$150K

30.3%151

$150K–$200K

15.6%78

$200K–$300K

28.7%143

$300K–$500K

2.2%11

$500K–$1M

0.8%4

$1M+

1.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%7

2010–2019

4.7%45

2000–2009

5.7%55

1990–1999

7.7%74

1980–1989

14.2%137

1970–1979

14.1%136

1960–1969

9.5%92

1950–1959

9.4%91

1940–1949

5.3%51

1939 or earlier

28.7%277

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.8%545

Electricity

29.5%234

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,056

Mean Household Incomei

$68,381

Per Capita Incomei

$28,190

Poverty Ratei

18.7%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

925

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%38

$10K–$15K

3.7%29

$15K–$20K

7.2%57

$20K–$25K

1.8%14

$25K–$30K

7.7%61

$30K–$35K

2.7%21

$35K–$40K

0.9%7

$40K–$45K

5.3%42

$45K–$50K

3.7%29

$50K–$60K

9%71

$60K–$75K

18.1%143

$75K–$100K

13.6%108

$100K–$125K

9.2%73

$125K–$150K

7.8%62

$150K–$200K

4.3%34

$200K+

0.4%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

582.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

120(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84%Insured

16%Uninsured