City · Oklahoma
Holdenville, Oklahoma
Holdenville, city, in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Holdenville had 5,923 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,934 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,902 (±51). GEOID 4035400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,923
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,934 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,902 ±51
Median household income
$46,250
±$9,914 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$91,600
±$16,270 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$665
±$31 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Holdenville and what county is it in?
Holdenville is a city in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 1,182 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 Holdenville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,923 people lived in Holdenville on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 5,934 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,902 (±51).
| Measure | Holdenville | Hughes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,902 ±51 | 13,389 | +343 |
| Households | 1,373 ±134 | 4,034 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.10 ±0.27 | 2.89 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,065 ±121 | 5,782 | −194 |
Holdenville's population since 2000
From 4,732 in 2000 to 5,923 in 2025: up 25.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Holdenville 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 Holdenville?
The median resident of Holdenville is 36.1 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.5%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 16.7%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Holdenville | Hughes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±1.5 | 38.8 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 19.1% ±1.8 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±2.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 61.8% ±1.9 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.5% ±3.1 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 16.7% ±2.3 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.5% ±2.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.5% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3% ±2.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5% ±4.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1% ±4.1 pts | 14.4% | −6.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.5% ±3.7 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±2.9 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±3.2 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Holdenville earn?
Half of Holdenville's 1,373 households earn less than $46,250 a year (±$9,914), against $51,581 in Hughes County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $39,915 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Holdenville | Hughes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,250 ±$9,914 | $51,581 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,322 ±$6,600 | $62,816 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,446 ±$2,128 | $21,673 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.2% ±6.3 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.6% ±12.4 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.8% ±6.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% ±4.7 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.0% ±4.7 pts | 81.0% | – |
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 Holdenville?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Holdenville's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $91,600 by its owner (±$16,270). The median renter pays $665 a month including utilities, and 31.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Holdenville | Hughes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $91,600 ±$16,270 | $102,000 | +$23,789 |
| Median gross rent | $665 ±$31 | $660 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.6% ±12.9 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $843 ±$176 | $1,150 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±6.9 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±6.9 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,065 ±121 | 5,782 | −194 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.5% ±7.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.3% ±3.8 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.1% ±5.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Holdenville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Holdenville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
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 Holdenville work and get to work?
83.6% of Holdenville's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Holdenville | Hughes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 38.1% ±3.7 pts | 43.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±5.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±4.5 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±2.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4% ±3.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±2.8 | 25.3 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 Holdenville?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Holdenville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,000 (Tract 4848) to $50,427 (Tract 4849).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4848Hughes County | 3,802 | $45,000 |
| Tract 4849Hughes County | 2,280 | $50,427 |
| Tract 4847Hughes County | 2,328 | $57,059 |
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 Holdenville) · Census block assignment files
How does Holdenville compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Holdenville is the 4,450th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 68th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Holdenville ranks 161st of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 68th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th | 229 |
| Median household income | 161st | 228 |
| Per capita income | 225th | 229 |
| Median home value | 192nd | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 197th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 56th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 189th | 226 |
| Median age | 129th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 144th | 229 |
| Work from home | 87th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 166th | 229 |
Holdenville's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Holdenville 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 Holdenville?
9 of the 57 figures for Holdenville 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 Holdenville 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 Holdenville.