Holcomb, KS Demographics

A map of Holcomb's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,462	1,268	56.7%	56.5%
Hispanic	1,026	825	39.8%	36.7%
Asian	41	8	1.6%	0.4%
Multiracial	39	98	1.5%	4.4%
Native American/Other	9	25	0.3%	1.1%
Black	0	21	0.0%	0.9%

Holcomb, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,577, a large increase from the 2,245 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.7% White, 39.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holcomb, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holcomb has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Holcomb, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holcomb is ranked the 105th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Holcomb was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holcomb's White Population

1,462 residents of Holcomb, or 56.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holcomb is significantly lower than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Holcomb ranks 709th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holcomb's White population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Holcomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.7%.

Holcomb is more White than neighboring Deerfield (38.8% White), Garden City (31.9% White), Lakin (55.8% White), Pierceville (0% White), and Shallow Water (0% White).

Holcomb's Black Population

0 residents of Holcomb, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holcomb is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Holcomb ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holcomb's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Holcomb's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Holcomb is less Black than neighboring Garden City (5.9% Black).

Holcomb's Asian Population

41 residents of Holcomb, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holcomb is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Holcomb ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holcomb's Asian population has grown by an estimated 412.5%. Asian residents' share of Holcomb's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Holcomb is more Asian than neighboring Lakin (0.3% Asian), Pierceville (0% Asian), and Shallow Water (0% Asian). Holcomb is less Asian than neighboring Deerfield (15.8% Asian), and Garden City (4.9% Asian).

Holcomb's Hispanic Population

1,026 residents of Holcomb, or 39.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holcomb is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Holcomb ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holcomb's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Holcomb's population has increased from 36.7% to 39.8%.

Holcomb is more Hispanic than neighboring Pierceville (0% Hispanic), and Shallow Water (0% Hispanic). Holcomb is less Hispanic than neighboring Deerfield (43.1% Hispanic), Garden City (55.7% Hispanic), and Lakin (42.4% Hispanic).

Holcomb's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Holcomb, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holcomb is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Holcomb ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holcomb's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holcomb's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Holcomb is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deerfield (0% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.2% Native American/Other), Pierceville (0% Native American/Other), and Shallow Water (0% Native American/Other).

Holcomb's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Holcomb, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holcomb is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Holcomb ranks 384th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holcomb's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Holcomb's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.5%.

Holcomb is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (1.4% Multiracial), Lakin (1.2% Multiracial), Pierceville (0% Multiracial), and Shallow Water (0% Multiracial). Holcomb is less Multiracial than neighboring Deerfield (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.