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Holdrege, Nebraska
Holdrege, city, in Phelps County, Nebraska. Holdrege had 5,555 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,515 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,546 (±18). GEOID 3122640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,555
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,515 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,546 ±18
Median household income
$55,789
±$14,769 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$198,900
±$19,031 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$835
±$44 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Holdrege and what county is it in?
Holdrege is a city in Phelps County, Nebraska. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 1,303 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Holdrege, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,555 people lived in Holdrege on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 5,515 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,546 (±18).
| Measure | Holdrege | Phelps County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,546 ±18 | 9,009 | +91 |
| Households | 2,528 ±104 | 3,916 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.09 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,626 ±106 | 4,170 | no clear change |
Holdrege's population since 2000
From 5,636 in 2000 to 5,555 in 2025: down 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Holdrege as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Holdrege?
The median resident of Holdrege is 41.1 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.4%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Holdrege | Phelps County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±3.3 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±1.6 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8% ±1.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±1.8 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±1.8 pts | 89.5% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±3.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.2% | +5.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±2.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±4.8 pts | 29.9% | +7.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.5% ±3.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.6% ±4.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Holdrege earn?
Half of Holdrege's 2,528 households earn less than $55,789 a year (±$14,769), against $68,919 in Phelps County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $66,663 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Holdrege | Phelps County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,789 ±$14,769 | $68,919 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,724 ±$20,578 | $102,125 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,071 ±$10,510 | $45,448 | +$11,506 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6% ±4.1 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6% ±7.0 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3% ±4.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±2.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7% ±4.4 pts | 87.2% | – |
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 Holdrege?
Owners occupy 62.5% of Holdrege's occupied homes and renters 37.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,900 by its owner (±$19,031). The median renter pays $835 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Holdrege | Phelps County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,900 ±$19,031 | $194,900 | +$42,356 |
| Median gross rent | $835 ±$44 | $815 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9% ±11.2 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,423 ±$130 | $1,459 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.5% ±5.0 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.5% ±5.0 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,626 ±106 | 4,170 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±2.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±5.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1% ±5.1 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% ±2.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% ±2.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.0% ±4.6 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±3.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Holdrege building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Holdrege in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Holdrege work and get to work?
85.2% of Holdrege's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.4 minutes.
| Measure | Holdrege | Phelps County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7% ±3.1 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.2% ±4.3 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±2.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±2.5 pts | 5.6% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.4 min ±3.0 | 14.7 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 Holdrege?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Holdrege (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,542 (Tract 9671) to $64,643 (Tract 9670).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9671Phelps County | 3,394 | $53,542 |
| Tract 9670Phelps County | 2,613 | $64,643 |
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 Holdrege) · Census block assignment files
How does Holdrege compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Holdrege is the 4,619th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 31st-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Holdrege ranks 119th of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 31st | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 63rd | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th | 136 |
| Median household income | 119th | 136 |
| Per capita income | 10th | 136 |
| Median home value | 48th | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 72nd | 129 |
| Poverty rate | 12th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th | 135 |
| Median age | 44th | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 109th | 135 |
| Work from home | 72nd | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 114th | 135 |
Holdrege's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Holdrege 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 Holdrege?
8 of the 57 figures for Holdrege 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 Holdrege 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' public schools in Holdrege.