Holton is a city located in Jackson County Kansas. Holton has a 2024 population of 3,376. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Holton is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,400 in 2020.
The average household income in Holton is $65,814 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Holton is 37.2 years: 37.3 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Holton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,729 | 80.64% |
| Two or more races | 214 | 6.32% |
| Other race | 190 | 5.61% |
| Native American | 140 | 4.14% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 34 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,309 | 2.44 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 586 | 1.16 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Married | 572 | 3.53 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 117 | 3.19 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Male | 34 | 3.59 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 4.95% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 271 | 12.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 10.35% |
| High School Graduate | 772 | 35.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 7.4% |
| Some College | 490 | 22.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,808 | 1,700 | 458 |
| Hispanic | 205 | 52 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 85 | 76 | 0 |
| Other Race | 50 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $66,333 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,614 | $51,360 | $61,042 |
| High School Graduate | $25,344 | $36,178 | $15,819 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,125 | $44,844 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,000 | $46,538 | $24,861 |
| Some College | $27,879 | $63,795 | $16,699 |
$35,000
Average Earnings
$46,538
Average Male
$24,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.24% of Holton residents speak only English, while 10.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,532 | 333 | 13.15% |
| Native | 129 | 56 | 43.41% |
| Hispanic | 431 | 23 | 5.34% |
| Black | 68 | 3 | 4.41% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.23%
Male Poverty Rate
18.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Holton is Native, with 43.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Holton is Black, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.13% |
| High School | 10.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 25.08% |
| Male Employed | 1.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,750 | $84,967 |
| Households | $51,390 | $65,814 |
| Married Families | $93,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,870 | $37,396 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
207
Number of Veterans
200
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 9.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.23%
Born in Holton
90.69%
Native Born
9.31%
Foreign Born
9.31%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
90.69% of Holton residents were born in the United States, with 67.23% having been born in Kansas. 9.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,346 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 3,352 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 3,358 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 3,364 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 3,370 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 3,376 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 3,382 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 3,373 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 3,386 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 3,400 | 191 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 3,209 | -36 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 3,245 | -24 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,269 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 3,266 | 26 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 3,240 | -43 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 3,283 | 27 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 3,256 | -30 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 3,286 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 3,300 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 3,319 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,353 | 157 | 4.91% |
| 1990 | 3,196 | 64 | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 3,132 | 69 | 2.25% |
| 1970 | 3,063 | 35 | 1.16% |
| 1960 | 3,028 | 323 | 11.94% |
| 1950 | 2,705 | -180 | -6.24% |
| 1940 | 2,885 | 180 | 6.65% |
| 1930 | 2,705 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 1920 | 2,703 | -139 | -4.89% |
| 1910 | 2,842 | -240 | -7.79% |
| 1900 | 3,082 | 355 | 13.02% |
| 1890 | 2,727 | -619 | -18.5% |