Holt County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Holt County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Holt County, Nebraska has a population of 10,102, the 26th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $68,513 and the median home value is $165,100. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Holt County Quick Facts

Population 10,102

Median Household Income $68,513

Median Home Value $165,100

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 0.9%

Median Age 41.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.1%

High School Graduation 94.4%

Cities/Places 8

Population 10,102 26th of 93

Median Income $68,513 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 0.9%

How Holt County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,093	10,102	+0.1%
Median household income	$67,225	$68,513	+1.9%
Median home value	$152,000	$165,100	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Holt

$68,513

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Holt

$165,100

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%

$25K-$50K 17.9%

$50K-$100K 36.3%

$100K+ 28.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

16.3%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

0.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

64.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $714/mo 12.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.8%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

26.9%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Holt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
O'Neill	3,570	$56,510	18.5%	$153,300
Atkinson	1,377	$79,375	7.8%	$174,200
Stuart	628	$62,361	8.3%	$168,800
Chambers	424	$73,333	10.9%	$91,000
Ewing	372	$61,667	15.0%	$77,800
Inman	153	$71,250	5.2%	$45,300
Page	120	$56,250	8.3%	$94,300
Emmet	20	$63,750	5.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Holt County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 10,102. It is the 26th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holt County is 41.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holt County is $68,513. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $165,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Holt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Holt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Holt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska 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, Nebraska?

Holt County has a population of 10,102, making it the 26th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Holt County?

The median household income in Holt County is $68,513 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Holt County, Nebraska?

Holt County contains 8 Census-designated places.