Holdrege is a city located in Phelps County Nebraska. Holdrege has a 2024 population of 5,549. It is also the county seat of Phelps County. Holdrege is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Holdrege is $84,951 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Holdrege is 40.8 years: 37.2 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Holdrege was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,969 | 90.3% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,486 | 2.16 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 1,128 | 1.2 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 1,059 | 2.96 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Male | 162 | 2.6 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Female | 137 | 3.39 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 293 | 7.68% |
| Associates Degree | 460 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 653 | 17.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 309 | 8.1% |
| High School Graduate | 1,018 | 26.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 988 | 25.88% |
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 | 3,409 | 3,185 | 857 |
| Hispanic | 284 | 147 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 175 | 58 |
| Native American | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $47,054 | $84,519 | $40,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,885 | $144,479 | $75,938 |
| High School Graduate | $37,121 | $41,528 | $36,282 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,034 | $8,939 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,330 | $54,306 | $39,041 |
| Some College | $49,554 | $63,750 | $32,167 |
$45,330
Average Earnings
$54,306
Average Male
$39,041
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93% of Holdrege residents speak only English, while 7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,639 | 686 | 14.79% |
| Hispanic | 482 | 306 | 63.49% |
| Multiple | 394 | 195 | 49.49% |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 100% |
18.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.67%
Male Poverty Rate
18.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Holdrege is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Holdrege is White, with 14.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.82% |
| High School | 18.12% |
| Some College | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 8.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,190 | $103,051 |
| Households | $55,263 | $84,951 |
| Married Families | $103,359 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,156 | $59,124 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
390
Number of Veterans
317
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Korea | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 9.78% |
| Native American | 1 | 3.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
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
76.45%
Born in Holdrege
96.24%
Native Born
3.76%
Foreign Born
2.83%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
96.24% of Holdrege residents were born in the United States, with 76.45% having been born in Nebraska. 2.83% 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 | 5,585 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 5,578 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 5,571 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 5,563 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 5,556 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 5,549 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 5,542 | 34 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 5,508 | 29 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 5,479 | -41 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 5,520 | 153 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 5,367 | -23 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 5,390 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 5,416 | -92 | -1.67% |
| 2016 | 5,508 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 5,518 | 32 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 5,486 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 5,499 | -12 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 5,511 | 44 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 5,467 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 5,475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,636 | -35 | -0.62% |
| 1990 | 5,671 | 47 | 0.84% |
| 1980 | 5,624 | -11 | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 5,635 | 409 | 7.83% |
| 1960 | 5,226 | 845 | 19.29% |
| 1950 | 4,381 | 1,021 | 30.39% |
| 1940 | 3,360 | 97 | 2.97% |
| 1930 | 3,263 | 155 | 4.99% |
| 1920 | 3,108 | 78 | 2.57% |
| 1910 | 3,030 | 23 | 0.76% |
| 1900 | 3,007 | 406 | 15.61% |
| 1890 | 2,601 | -2,984 | -53.43% |