Holden, Utah Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Holden, Utah had a total population of 467, the 232nd largest town in Utah, with a median household income of $77,031, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Holden Quick Facts
How Holden 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 | 443 | 467 | +5.4% |
| Median household income | $72,500 | $77,031 | +6.2% |
| Median home value | $213,800 | $285,400 | +33.5% |
How Holden Compares
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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Holden Rankings in Utah
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Other Cities in Millard County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 3,705 | $78,506 | 9.8% | $271,400 |
| Fillmore | 2,676 | $66,442 | 10.5% | $320,500 |
| Hinckley | 855 | $84,844 | 11.5% | $224,400 |
| Oak City | 854 | $73,479 | 11.4% | $247,000 |
| Scipio | 466 | $75,313 | 3.4% | $311,300 |
| Kanosh | 465 | $80,357 | 13.8% | $324,200 |
| Leamington | 329 | $79,000 | 0.9% | $265,600 |
| Deseret | 270 | N/A | 0.0% | $243,000 |
| Meadow | 245 | $54,375 | 6.1% | $255,000 |
| Sutherland | 183 | N/A | 0.0% | $283,300 |
Cities Similar to Holden
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scipio | 466 | $75,313 | $311,300 | 17.3% | 3.4% |
| Fayette | 471 | $75,833 | $327,800 | 31.2% | 6.6% |
| Kanosh | 465 | $80,357 | $324,200 | 23.2% | 13.8% |
| Circleville | 452 | $75,179 | $266,700 | 36.5% | 0.0% |
| Bicknell | 446 | $76,932 | $370,800 | 16.1% | 8.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 467, Holden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Holden is a small community located in Utah, within Millard County. The total population is 467. It ranks as the 232nd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.
Age Demographics
The median age in Holden is 36.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Holden is $77,031. This is 19% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Holden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $285,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Holden has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.
Education
34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Holden, Utah 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 Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. 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 Holden, Utah?
Holden, Utah has a population of 467 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Holden, UT?
The median household income in Holden is $77,031, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Holden, UT?
The poverty rate in Holden is 8.6%. This means approximately 40 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Holden, Utah?
Holden's population is 85.7% White, 0.0% Black, 4.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Holden, UT?
The median home value in Holden is $285,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
How educated is Holden, Utah?
34.3% of adults (25+) in Holden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.