Holtville, CA Demographics

A map of Holtville's Population by Race

Holtville, California has an estimated population of 5,617, a less than 1% change from the 5,605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% Hispanic, 11.4% White, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holtville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holtville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Holtville, that probability was 26.1% in 2020 and 25.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holtville is ranked the 632nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Holtville was ranked the 625th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holtville's White Population

641 residents of Holtville, or 11.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holtville is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Holtville ranks 1399th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holtville's White population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Holtville's population has decreased from 13.0% to 11.4%.

Holtville is more White than neighboring Heber (0.5% White), Calexico (1.1% White), El Centro (8.1% White), Imperial (10.5% White), and Brawley (11.1% White).

Holtville's Black Population

33 residents of Holtville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holtville is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Holtville ranks 1161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holtville's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Holtville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Holtville is more Black than neighboring Calexico (0.1% Black), Imperial (0.5% Black), and Brawley (0.3% Black). Holtville is less Black than neighboring Heber (2.9% Black), and El Centro (3% Black).

Holtville's Asian Population

43 residents of Holtville, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holtville is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Holtville ranks 1415th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holtville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 290.9%. Asian residents' share of Holtville's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Holtville is more Asian than neighboring Heber (0% Asian). Holtville is less Asian than neighboring Calexico (1% Asian), El Centro (1% Asian), Imperial (2.9% Asian), and Brawley (1.9% Asian).

Holtville's Hispanic Population

4,821 residents of Holtville, or 85.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holtville is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Holtville ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holtville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Holtville's population has increased from 85.0% to 85.8%.

Holtville is more Hispanic than neighboring Imperial (85.4% Hispanic), and Brawley (85.6% Hispanic). Holtville is less Hispanic than neighboring Heber (94.5% Hispanic), Calexico (97.4% Hispanic), and El Centro (86.7% Hispanic).

Holtville's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Holtville, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holtville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Holtville ranks 1488th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holtville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holtville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Holtville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Calexico (0.1% Native American/Other), El Centro (0.3% Native American/Other), and Imperial (0.3% Native American/Other). Holtville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Heber (1.2% Native American/Other).

Holtville's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Holtville, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holtville is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Holtville ranks 1451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holtville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Holtville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Holtville is more Multiracial than neighboring Heber (0.9% Multiracial), Calexico (0.3% Multiracial), Imperial (0.4% Multiracial), and Brawley (0.8% 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.