Holt County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Holt County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 10,093. It is the 26th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holt County is 41.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holt County is $67,225. This is 10% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $152,000. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Holt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% 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 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.