Holliday, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Holliday, Texas had a total population of 1,661, the 810th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $62,981, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.7%.
Holliday Quick Facts
How Holliday Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,533 | 1,661 | No clear change (+8.3%) |
| Median household income | $64,793 | $62,981 | No clear change (-2.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $123,071 | $181,300 | No clear change (+47.3%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 | $779 | -24.0% |
How Holliday Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 86.2%
- Black: 3.2%
- Hispanic: 8.1%
- Asian: 0.4%
- Other: 0.1%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 5.1%
- HS Diploma: 39.1%
- Some College: 22.4%
- Associate's: 11.1%
- Bachelor's: 14.6%
- Graduate+: 7.6%
Holliday Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Archer County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside City | 1,234 | $113,636 | 2.4% | $268,300 |
| Archer City | 1,233 | $52,500 | 13.8% | $138,900 |
| Scotland | 629 | $70,521 | 10.2% | $141,500 |
| Megargel | 256 | $97,566 | 7.8% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Holliday
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsboro | 1,658 | $62,250 | $197,800 | 19.6% | 15.4% |
| Mart | 1,704 | $62,917 | $116,100 | 11.9% | 14.7% |
| Meridian | 1,638 | $65,625 | $116,700 | 12.0% | 7.7% |
| Whitewright | 1,659 | $57,692 | $242,000 | 18.0% | 16.8% |
| Laguna Park | 1,596 | $60,833 | $206,300 | 16.4% | 13.9% |
Population Overview
Holliday is a small community located in Texas, within Archer County. The total population is 1,661. It ranks as the 810th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Holliday is 35.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Holliday is $62,981. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $181,300. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Holliday is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Holliday has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Holliday, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Holliday, Texas?
Holliday, Texas has a population of 1,661 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Holliday, TX?
The median household income in Holliday is $62,981, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Holliday, TX?
The poverty rate in Holliday is 8.7%. This means approximately 144 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Holliday, Texas?
Holliday's population is 86.2% White, 3.2% Black, 8.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Holliday, TX?
The median home value in Holliday is $181,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
How educated is Holliday, Texas?
22.3% of adults (25+) in Holliday hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.