Holton Population

1890–2026

3,395

2026 projection

0.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Holton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,395-10.03%
20253,396-20.06%
20243,398+120.35%
20233,386+90.27%
20223,377-130.38%
20213,390-110.32%
20203,401+90.27%
20193,392-160.47%
20183,408-40.12%
20173,412+230.68%

Showing 10 of 29 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Holton has a population change lower than Jackson County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Jackson County+1.5%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Holton−0.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Holton Demographics

38.2median age

Median age

Female39 yrs
Male37.7 yrs

Adults

2,675
667 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults2,008 other adults

Sex

Female 52.4% · 1,774Male 47.6% · 1,613

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 34 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Holton Income

$52,532median household income

Median household income

$52,532

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,742

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.1%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Holton Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%46%43%
Never married34%34%33%
Divorced11%16%7%
Widowed10%4%15%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201