Census-designated place · Michigan
Holt, Michigan
Holt, census-designated place, in Ingham County, Michigan. Holt had 25,316 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±905). GEOID 2638780.
Residents, 2020-2024
25,316
±905 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 25,625
Median household income
$86,472
±$5,144 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$226,400
±$9,478 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,317
±$104 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Holt and what county is it in?
Holt is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Ingham County, Michigan. It covers 15.7 square miles of land, 1,637 residents per square mile in 2020.
Holt is in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Holt lies entirely within Delhi Charter Township, a charter township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Holt, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Holt's population at 25,316 (±905). The 2020 Census counted 25,625 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Holt is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Holt | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,316 ±905 | 283,913 | no clear change |
| Households | 10,732 ±515 | 117,096 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.09 | 2.27 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 11,354 ±514 | 126,232 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Holt?
The median resident of Holt is 39.1 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.6%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Holt | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±1.7 | 33.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±1.4 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±2.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±1.9 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±1.9 pts | 8.7% | +3.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.1% ±3.2 pts | 66.6% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±2.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±1.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3% ±1.8 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.9% ±2.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±2.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±1.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±2.0 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.7% ±3.2 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.7% ±3.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±2.3 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Holt earn?
Half of Holt's 10,732 households earn less than $86,472 a year (±$5,144), against $65,526 in Ingham County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $81,615 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Holt | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,472 ±$5,144 | $65,526 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,306 ±$5,251 | $89,065 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,904 ±$2,101 | $37,723 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% ±2.7 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2% ±7.0 pts | 17.6% | +9.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±2.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% ±3.0 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±3.1 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Holt?
Owners occupy 65.4% of Holt's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $226,400 by its owner (±$9,478). The median renter pays $1,317 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Holt | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $226,400 ±$9,478 | $198,800 | +$26,412 |
| Median gross rent | $1,317 ±$104 | $1,084 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1% ±8.2 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,658 ±$55 | $1,501 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4% ±3.5 pts | 59.5% | −5.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.6% ±3.5 pts | 40.5% | – |
| Housing units | 11,354 ±514 | 126,232 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.6% ±4.5 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Holt work and get to work?
70.9% of Holt's workers drive alone and 16.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Holt | Ingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±2.5 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±2.3 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.9% ±3.4 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±2.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.5% ±2.9 pts | 17.3% | +13.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±1.5 | 20.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Holt?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Holt, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,822 (Tract 54.02) to $114,028 (Tract 52.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 55.02Ingham County | 6,827 | $96,236 |
| Tract 55.01Ingham County | 5,899 | $112,017 |
| Tract 53.05Ingham County | 3,666 | $106,037 |
| Tract 54.02Ingham County | 3,416 | $46,822 |
| Tract 52.02Ingham County | 4,275 | $114,028 |
| Tract 54.01Ingham County | 3,289 | $71,900 |
| Tract 53.06Ingham County | 3,204 | $52,125 |
| Tract 53.04Ingham County | 2,985 | $39,861 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Holt) · Census block assignment files
How does Holt compare with other places in Michigan?
Holt ranks 329th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 83rd | 1,356 |
| Residents per square mile | 193rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 329th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 413th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 540th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 165th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 546th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 193rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,019th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,192nd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 173rd | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 927th | 1,356 |
Holt's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Holt with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Holt?
5 of the 57 figures for Holt on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Holt are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.