Census Bureau data for Holyoke city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Holyoke city
- What is the median household income in Holyoke city?
- The median household income in Holyoke city is $54,154 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Holyoke city?
- The poverty rate in Holyoke city is 18.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Holyoke city?
- $260,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Holyoke city?
- The median gross rent in Holyoke city is $1,056 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Holyoke city residents have a college degree?
- 23.5% of adults in Holyoke city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,378
Median Income
$54,154
Median Home Value
$260,000
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.2%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$2,748 (+5.3%)
Home Value:
+$117,000 (+81.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+17.3 pp (+1730%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.6 pp (+18.1%)
Unemployment:
-0.4 pp (-66.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,378
Median Age
39.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 59.5%
Two or More 14.1%
Other 6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,154
±$7,489
-$38,316 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$109,789
Median Family Income
$63,229
Poverty Rate
18.3%
+12.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
7.6%
$15–25k
9.8%
$25–35k
4.5%
$35–50k
17.4%
$50–75k
20.0%
$75–100k
10.4%
$100–150k
13.3%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,098
Owner-Occupied
73.4%
Renter-Occupied
26.6%
Vacancy Rate
11.3%
Median Home Value
$260,000
-$242,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,056
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.1%
$50–100k
7.7%
$100–200k
7.1%
$200–300k
32.9%
$300–500k
21.8%
$500k–$1M
10.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.8%
$500–1k
30.9%
$1–1.5k
56.5%
$1.5–2k
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
33.5%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
5.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.0%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
27.4%
2000–2009
10.1%
2010+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.5%
-21.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.1%
Some College / Associate
21.3%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.2%
-4.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.2%
Self-Employed
21.2%
Government Workers
17.3%
Private For-Profit
59.9%
Industry
Construction
15.6%
Agriculture
13.6%
Edu/Health
11.1%
Public Admin
11.0%
Prof. Services
10.7%
Transportation
6.7%
Finance
6.0%
Retail
5.9%
Arts/Entmt.
5.1%
Wholesale
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
37.8%
Construction
23.5%
Food Prep
19.2%
Sales
14.2%
Production
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.4 min
Drove Alone
75.0%
Carpool
18.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.2%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
974
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
27.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
11.1%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
9.2%
35–44
18.9%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
6.3%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 25.8%
Working age (18–64): 74.2%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
18.6%
Naturalized Citizen
34.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
14.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.3%
Europe
5.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.3%
With a Disability
12.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.0%
Has a Computer
89.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023