Holt County, Missouri Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. 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%.