County · Missouri
Holt County, Missouri
Holt County, Missouri. Holt County had 4,200 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 9 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 29087.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,200
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,223 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,240
Median household income
$61,187
±$1,572 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$138,200
±$24,271 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$650
±$72 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Holt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,223 residents in Holt County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,200 for July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,240 over 463 square miles of land.
| Measure | Holt County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,240 | 6,191,814 | −192 |
| Households | 1,744±77 | 2,508,227 | −278 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.11 | 2.40 | +0.23 |
| Housing units | 2,405±31 | 2,825,287 | −387 |
Holt County's population since 2000
From 5,351 in 2000 to 4,200 in 2025: down 21.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Holt County?
Holt County holds 9 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Mound City with 999 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mound City | 1,004 | $62,468 |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 837 | $67,625 |
| Maitland | 276 | $47,500 |
| Forest City | 243 | $46,875 |
| CraigGEOID 2917056 | 105 | $37,292 |
| Big LakeGEOID 2905495 | 65 | $45,000 |
| FortescueGEOID 2925228 | 21 | not published |
| BigelowGEOID 2905464 | 5 | not published |
| CorningGEOID 2916462 | 3 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Holt County?
The median resident of Holt County is 47.4 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Holt County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4±0.5 | 39.0 | −1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.5 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±0.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 5.2% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3%±1.2 pts | 76.3% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2%±2.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7%±1.9 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±1.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6%±2.3 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Holt County's 1,744 households earn less than $61,187 a year (±$1,572), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $60,949 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Holt County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,187±$1,572 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,238±$6,557 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,363±$2,395 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±2.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.6%±5.6 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9%±2.7 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 77.2% of Holt County's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $138,200 by its owner (±$24,271). The median renter pays $650 a month including utilities, and 13.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Holt County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,200±$24,271 | $230,300 | +$29,161 |
| Median gross rent | $650±$72 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.4%±5.0 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,142±$60 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2%±2.9 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,405±31 | 2,825,287 | −387 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6%±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±4.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.7%±2.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8%±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.1%±2.8 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 Holt County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Holt County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Holt County get to work?
80.1% of Holt County's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.8%.
| Measure | Holt County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6%±2.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1%±3.0 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±2.9 pts | 13.0% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±2.0 | 23.5 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 are Holt County's census tracts?
Holt County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,469 (Tract 9601) to $66,688 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 960129087960100 | 1,301±139 | $55,469 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960229087960200 | 1,378±149 | $66,688 |
| Tract 960329087960300 | 1,561±134 | $60,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Holt County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 111th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 90th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 109th of 115 |
| Median household income | 54th of 115 |
| Median home value | 90th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 92nd of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 95th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 115 |
| Median age | 8th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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