Holland, MI Demographics

A map of Holland's Population by Race

Holland, Michigan has an estimated population of 34,423, a less than 1% change from the 34,378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.1% White, 23.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holland has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Holland, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holland is ranked the 32nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Holland was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holland's White Population

22,396 residents of Holland, or 65.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holland is lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Holland ranks 678th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holland's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Holland's population has decreased from 65.9% to 65.1%.

Holland is more White than neighboring Fennville (47.8% White). Holland is less White than neighboring Beechwood (75.7% White), Zeeland (80.5% White), Saugatuck (97% White), and Douglas (88.2% White).

Holland's Black Population

1,403 residents of Holland, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holland is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Holland ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holland's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Holland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Holland is more Black than neighboring Zeeland (2.1% Black), Saugatuck (0% Black), Douglas (0.2% Black), and Fennville (1.5% Black). Holland is less Black than neighboring Beechwood (4.4% Black).

Holland's Asian Population

1,185 residents of Holland, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Holland ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. Asian residents' share of Holland's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

Holland is more Asian than neighboring Zeeland (0% Asian), Saugatuck (0.7% Asian), Douglas (0% Asian), and Fennville (0% Asian). Holland is less Asian than neighboring Beechwood (4.7% Asian).

Holland's Hispanic Population

8,109 residents of Holland, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holland is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Holland ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holland's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Holland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.6%.

Holland is more Hispanic than neighboring Beechwood (13.9% Hispanic), Zeeland (16.1% Hispanic), Saugatuck (0.4% Hispanic), and Douglas (5.8% Hispanic). Holland is less Hispanic than neighboring Fennville (46.7% Hispanic).

Holland's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Holland, 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 Holland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Holland ranks 451st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Holland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beechwood (0% Native American/Other), Zeeland (0% Native American/Other), Saugatuck (0.1% Native American/Other), Douglas (0.2% Native American/Other), and Fennville (0% Native American/Other).

Holland's Multiracial Population

1,225 residents of Holland, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Holland ranks 481st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Holland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Holland is more Multiracial than neighboring Beechwood (1.3% Multiracial), Zeeland (1.3% Multiracial), and Saugatuck (1.8% Multiracial). Holland is less Multiracial than neighboring Douglas (5.6% Multiracial), and Fennville (3.9% 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.