Holt County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Holt County, Missouri has a population of 4,254, the 111th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $58,516 and the median home value is $122,300. The poverty rate is 9.8%.
Holt County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Holt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mound City | 1,103 | $60,735 | 6.7% | $124,700 |
| Oregon | 865 | $61,167 | 7.1% | $105,600 |
| Maitland | 395 | $47,188 | 16.0% | $77,100 |
| Forest City | 180 | $45,750 | 15.0% | $74,300 |
| Craig | 107 | $36,875 | 20.8% | $47,500 |
| Big Lake | 67 | $57,917 | 7.5% | $195,800 |
| Fortescue | 7 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Holt County is located in Missouri with a total population of 4,254. It is the 111th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Holt County is 47.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Holt County is $58,516. This is 15% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $122,300. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Holt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Holt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Holt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Holt County, Missouri?
Holt County has a population of 4,254, making it the 111th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Holt County?
The median household income in Holt County is $58,516 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.
How many cities are in Holt County, Missouri?
Holt County contains 7 Census-designated places.