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Holden (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Holden, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)3.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)204.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.16% (-9)
Growth Since 202013% (88)
Rank in State164th
Rank in Country16555th

The population of Holden, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 765. This is a decrease of -1.16% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Holden by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Holden by Age

Holden Population Pyramid 2022
Holden Median Age
42.3
Total
34.8
Male
47.3
Female
Holden Sex Ratio
56.57%
383
Male
43.43%
294
Female
Holden Age Dependency Ratio
6.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
27.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Holden Adults
539
Adults
(32 of whom are seniors) in Holden.

Population of Holden by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Holden

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 12.56%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.22%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 22.11%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Holden

While the overall poverty rate of Holden is 12.56%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (22.11%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (5.22%).

Poverty Rate of Holden by Employment Status and Sex

1.56%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
25%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Holden by Education

26.76%
Less Than 9th Grade
25.43%
High School
0%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Holden

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Holden

The most common language spoken in Holden is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Holden by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Holden, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Holden by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree458.75%
Bachelors Degree234.47%
Associates Degree6312.26%
Some College8015.56%
High School Graduate23245.14%
9th to 12th Grade7113.81%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Earnings Statistics of Holden by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$50,481

Average Earnings

$51,346

Average Male

$49,545

Average Female

Employment of Holden by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Holden by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Holden by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Holden

Marriage Rates

  • 56.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 52.2%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 60.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Holden Marriage

In Holden, 52.2% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Holden

Holden Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Holden Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
78.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Holden by Type

2.46
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets