Holton, KS Demographics

A map of Holton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,717	2,742	80.2%	80.6%
Hispanic	405	303	12.0%	8.9%
Native American/Other	129	97	3.8%	2.9%
Black	64	61	1.9%	1.8%
Asian	38	19	1.1%	0.6%
Multiracial	34	179	1.0%	5.3%

Holton, Kansas has an estimated population of 3,387, a less than 1% change from the 3,401 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, 1.9% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 1.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Holton, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holton is ranked the 85th 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). Holton was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holton's White Population

2,717 residents of Holton, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holton is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Holton ranks 596th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Holton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.2%.

Holton is more White than neighboring Mayetta (61.1% White). Holton is less White than neighboring Denison (99.6% White), Circleville (89.4% White), Netawaka (88.7% White), and Whiting (92.6% White).

Holton's Black Population

64 residents of Holton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holton is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Holton ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holton's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Holton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Holton is more Black than neighboring Denison (0% Black), Circleville (0% Black), Mayetta (0.3% Black), Netawaka (0% Black), and Whiting (0% Black).

Holton's Asian Population

38 residents of Holton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holton is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Holton ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Holton's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Holton is more Asian than neighboring Denison (0% Asian), Circleville (0.6% Asian), Mayetta (0% Asian), and Whiting (0% Asian). Holton is less Asian than neighboring Netawaka (2% Asian).

Holton's Hispanic Population

405 residents of Holton, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holton is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Holton ranks 134th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Holton's population has increased from 8.9% to 12.0%.

Holton is more Hispanic than neighboring Denison (0% Hispanic), Circleville (0% Hispanic), Mayetta (5.8% Hispanic), Netawaka (3.3% Hispanic), and Whiting (0.9% Hispanic).

Holton's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Holton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holton is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Holton ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holton's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.8%.

Holton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Denison (0% Native American/Other), Circleville (0% Native American/Other), Netawaka (0% Native American/Other), and Whiting (0% Native American/Other). Holton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mayetta (6.6% Native American/Other).

Holton's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Holton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holton is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Holton ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Holton's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.0%.

Holton is more Multiracial than neighboring Denison (0.4% Multiracial). Holton is less Multiracial than neighboring Circleville (10.1% Multiracial), Mayetta (26.2% Multiracial), Netawaka (6% Multiracial), and Whiting (6.5% 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.