Holyoke city is located in Hampden County Massachusetts. Holyoke city has a 2024 population of 37,567. Holyoke city is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,154 in 2020.
The average household income in Holyoke city is $68,330 with a poverty rate of 26.01%. The median age in Holyoke city is 37.5 years: 34.7 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Holyoke city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,804 | 67.53% |
| Two or more races | 7,288 | 19.07% |
| Other race | 2,853 | 7.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,758 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 310 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 197 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,112 | 2.45 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Non Family | 6,132 | 1.3 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Married | 4,411 | 3.06 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 3,681 | 3.52 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Male | 888 | 2.88 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
41.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,385 | 13.12% |
| Associates Degree | 2,343 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,618 | 14.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,106 | 8.16% |
| High School Graduate | 8,096 | 31.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,077 | 8.05% |
| Some College | 4,180 | 16.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,599 | 12,428 | 4,491 |
| Hispanic | 10,927 | 6,761 | 934 |
| 2+ Races | 4,050 | 2,530 | 322 |
| Other Race | 1,917 | 1,233 | 313 |
| Black | 1,039 | 835 | 154 |
| Asian | 226 | 199 | 38 |
| Native American | 89 | 81 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,295 | $56,490 | $47,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,830 | $76,196 | $71,585 |
| High School Graduate | $36,299 | $42,045 | $30,462 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,583 | $31,993 | $38,300 |
| Overall | $43,547 | $46,220 | $39,510 |
| Some College | $44,510 | $51,295 | $32,971 |
$43,547
Average Earnings
$46,220
Average Male
$39,510
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.32% of Holyoke city residents speak only English, while 42.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,631 | 7,498 | 38.19% |
| Multiple | 7,190 | 2,537 | 35.29% |
| White | 15,767 | 1,731 | 10.98% |
| Other | 2,836 | 838 | 29.55% |
| Black | 1,698 | 742 | 43.7% |
| Native | 197 | 141 | 71.57% |
| Asian | 310 | 3 | 0.97% |
26.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.06%
Male Poverty Rate
26.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Holyoke city is Native, with 71.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Holyoke city is Asian, with 0.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.69% |
| High School | 21.47% |
| Some College | 14.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.91% |
| Female Employed | 10.23% |
| Male Employed | 7.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,787 | $80,758 |
| Households | $49,007 | $68,330 |
| Married Families | $83,477 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,430 | $46,525 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,649
Number of Veterans
1,476
Male Veterans
173
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 472 |
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| First Gulf War | 243 |
| World War II | 189 |
| Korea | 180 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 665 |
| 35 to 54 | 306 |
| 65 to 74 | 297 |
| 55 to 64 | 291 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,490 | 6.98% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 1.37% |
| Black | 49 | 4.07% |
| Other Race | 44 | 1.99% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 20 | 7.6% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.27%
Born in Holyoke city
94.49%
Native Born
5.51%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
94.49% of Holyoke city residents were born in the United States, with 58.27% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 37,262 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 37,323 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 37,384 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 37,445 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 37,506 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 37,567 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 37,628 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 37,689 | -177 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 37,866 | -288 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 38,154 | -1,949 | -4.86% |
| 2019 | 40,103 | -188 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 40,291 | 77 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 40,214 | -58 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 40,272 | -97 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 40,369 | -337 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 40,706 | 567 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 40,139 | -86 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 40,225 | 68 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 40,157 | 240 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 39,917 | 0 | 0% |