Holden, MO Demographics

A map of Holden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,732	1,940	87.1%	87.8%
Multiracial	122	151	6.1%	6.8%
Hispanic	108	58	5.4%	2.6%
Native American/Other	21	31	1.1%	1.4%
Black	6	28	0.3%	1.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Holden, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,989, a decrease from the 2,210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holden has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Holden, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holden is ranked the 270th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Holden was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holden's White Population

1,732 residents of Holden, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holden is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Holden ranks 663rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holden's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Holden's population has decreased from 87.8% to 87.1%.

Holden is more White than neighboring Kingsville (84.2% White), La Tour (57.6% White), Blairstown (80% White), and Gunn City (73.8% White). Holden is less White than neighboring Centerview (94.8% White).

Holden's Black Population

6 residents of Holden, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holden is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Holden ranks 365th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holden's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Black residents' share of Holden's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Holden is more Black than neighboring La Tour (0% Black), and Blairstown (0% Black). Holden is less Black than neighboring Kingsville (2.8% Black), Centerview (0.8% Black), and Gunn City (3.1% Black).

Holden's Asian Population

0 residents of Holden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holden is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Holden ranks 600th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Holden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Holden's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Holden, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holden is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Holden ranks 471st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Holden's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.4%.

Holden is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingsville (1.9% Hispanic), and Centerview (0.8% Hispanic). Holden is less Hispanic than neighboring La Tour (36.4% Hispanic), Blairstown (13.8% Hispanic), and Gunn City (15.4% Hispanic).

Holden's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Holden, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holden is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Holden ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Holden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kingsville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Centerview (0.4% Native American/Other). Holden is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Tour (6.1% Native American/Other), Blairstown (3.1% Native American/Other), and Gunn City (4.6% Native American/Other).

Holden's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Holden, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holden is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Holden ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Holden's population has decreased from 6.8% to 6.1%.

Holden is more Multiracial than neighboring La Tour (0% Multiracial), Centerview (3.2% Multiracial), Blairstown (3.1% Multiracial), and Gunn City (3.1% Multiracial). Holden is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingsville (10.8% 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.