Holdrege is a city located in Phelps County, Nebraska. Holdrege has a 2026 population of 5,565. It is also the county seat of Phelps County. Holdrege is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,537 in 2020.
The median household income in Holdrege is $55,789 with a poverty rate of 16.57%. The median age in Holdrege is 41.1 years: 32.9 years for males, and 46.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.7 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 32.9 years
There are 4,340 adults, (1,208 of whom are seniors) in Holdrege.
Female: 2,645 (47.7%)
Male: 2,901 (52.3%)
The racial composition of Holdrege includes 87.05% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,828 | 87.05% |
| Two or more races | 586 | 10.57% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.07% |
Holdrege 's average per capita income is $48,871. Household income levels show a median of $55,789. The poverty rate stands at 16.57%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,434 | - |
| Families | $97,500 | $132,342 |
| Households | $55,789 | $101,724 |
| Non Families | $31,429 | $61,238 |
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