Holt, MI Demographics

A map of Holt's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,507	19,318	73.1%	75.4%
Hispanic	2,186	1,648	8.6%	6.4%
Black	1,931	2,050	7.6%	8.0%
Multiracial	1,370	1,495	5.4%	5.8%
Asian	1,069	915	4.2%	3.6%
Native American/Other	253	199	1.0%	0.8%

Holt, Michigan has an estimated population of 25,316, a slight decrease from the 25,625 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 7.6% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holt has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less 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 Holt, that probability was 41.6% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holt is ranked the 49th 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). Holt was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holt's White Population

18,507 residents of Holt, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Holt ranks 646th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holt's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Holt's population has decreased from 75.4% to 73.1%.

Holt is more White than neighboring Lansing (50.6% White), East Lansing (71.5% White), and Edgemont Park (65.6% White). Holt is less White than neighboring Mason (84.3% White), and Dimondale (85.7% White).

Holt's Black Population

1,931 residents of Holt, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holt is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Holt ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holt's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Holt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Holt is more Black than neighboring Mason (6.4% Black), and Dimondale (1.6% Black). Holt is less Black than neighboring Lansing (21.9% Black), and Edgemont Park (18.4% Black).

Holt's Asian Population

1,069 residents of Holt, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Holt ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holt's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Asian residents' share of Holt's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.2%.

Holt is more Asian than neighboring Mason (0.5% Asian), Dimondale (1.3% Asian), and Edgemont Park (0% Asian). Holt is less Asian than neighboring Lansing (5.3% Asian), and East Lansing (8.9% Asian).

Holt's Hispanic Population

2,186 residents of Holt, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holt is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Holt ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Holt's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.6%.

Holt is more Hispanic than neighboring Mason (3.9% Hispanic), East Lansing (6.6% Hispanic), Dimondale (1.8% Hispanic), and Edgemont Park (5.3% Hispanic). Holt is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansing (12.9% Hispanic).

Holt's Native American/Other Population

253 residents of Holt, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Holt ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holt's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Holt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mason (0.2% Native American/Other), East Lansing (0.5% Native American/Other), Dimondale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Edgemont Park (0% Native American/Other). Holt is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (1.4% Native American/Other).

Holt's Multiracial Population

1,370 residents of Holt, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Holt ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holt's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Holt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Holt is more Multiracial than neighboring Mason (4.8% Multiracial), and East Lansing (4.9% Multiracial). Holt is less Multiracial than neighboring Lansing (7.8% Multiracial), Dimondale (9% Multiracial), and Edgemont Park (10.6% 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.