Holdrege is a city located in Phelps County, Nebraska. Holdrege has a 2025 population of 5,560 . It is also the county seat of Phelps County . Holdrege is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,537 in 2020.
The average household income in Holdrege is $84,951 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Holdrege is 40.8 years: 37.2 years for males, and 45.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Holdrege includes 90.3% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.3%)
Two or more races (7.6%)
Black or African American (1.2%)
Native American (0.51%)
Other race (0.29%)
Asian (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,969 | 90.3% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Holdrege's average per capita income is $45,330. Household income levels show a median of $55,263. The poverty rate stands at 18.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,359 | - |
| Families | $88,190 | $103,051 |
| Households | $55,263 | $84,951 |
| Non Families | $30,156 | $59,124 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate