Holdenville is a city located in Hughes County Oklahoma. Holdenville has a 2024 population of 5,917. It is also the county seat of Hughes County. Holdenville is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,920 in 2020.
The average household income in Holdenville is $53,000 with a poverty rate of 25.96%. The median age in Holdenville is 36.2 years: 34.8 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Holdenville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,545 | 59.92% |
| Native American | 1,058 | 17.88% |
| Two or more races | 646 | 10.92% |
| Black or African American | 548 | 9.26% |
| Other race | 84 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,348 | 3.26 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 551 | 1.22 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Married | 447 | 3.72 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 267 | 5.6 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 83 | 6.87 | 47 | 53 |
4.24
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 573 | 13.44% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 4.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 304 | 7.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,858 | 43.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 242 | 5.68% |
| Some College | 953 | 22.35% |
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 | 2,578 | 2,171 | 337 |
| Native American | 630 | 554 | 57 |
| Black | 445 | 331 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 366 | 181 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 357 | 291 | 18 |
| Other Race | 65 | 30 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 87.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,136 | $44,583 | $29,858 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,316 | $28,583 | $35,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,917 | $25,938 | $22,778 |
| Overall | $31,912 | $33,333 | $29,904 |
| Some College | $40,089 | $42,193 | $28,810 |
$31,912
Average Earnings
$33,333
Average Male
$29,904
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.4% of Holdenville residents speak only English, while 11.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,838 | 807 | 28.44% |
| Native | 812 | 216 | 26.6% |
| Black | 163 | 72 | 44.17% |
| Asian | 33 | 16 | 48.48% |
| Multiple | 284 | 11 | 3.87% |
25.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.36%
Male Poverty Rate
24.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Holdenville is Asian, with 48.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Holdenville is Multiple, with 3.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.62% |
| High School | 23.76% |
| Some College | 17.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.75% |
| Male Employed | 12.19% |
| Female Employed | 7.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,771 | $59,594 |
| Households | $41,413 | $53,000 |
| Married Families | $66,181 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,639 | $38,497 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
260
Number of Veterans
242
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 4% |
| Native American | 57 | 7.5% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 10.53% |
| Black | 41 | 7.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.1%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
72.68%
Born in Holdenville
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
2.86%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
96.08% of Holdenville residents were born in the United States, with 72.68% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.86% 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 | 5,913 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 5,914 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 5,915 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 5,915 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 5,916 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 5,917 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 5,918 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 5,925 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 5,928 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 5,920 | 442 | 8.07% |
| 2019 | 5,478 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 5,502 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 5,510 | -64 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 5,574 | -76 | -1.35% |
| 2015 | 5,650 | -46 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 5,696 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 5,695 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 5,684 | -13 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 5,697 | -80 | -1.38% |
| 2010 | 5,777 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,732 | -60 | -1.25% |
| 1990 | 4,792 | -677 | -12.38% |
| 1980 | 5,469 | 288 | 5.56% |
| 1970 | 5,181 | -531 | -9.3% |
| 1960 | 5,712 | -480 | -7.75% |
| 1950 | 6,192 | -440 | -6.63% |
| 1940 | 6,632 | -636 | -8.75% |
| 1930 | 7,268 | 4,336 | 147.89% |
| 1920 | 2,932 | -2,981 | -50.41% |