Holden, WV

Census Place

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2023 Population

561

0.358% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AShelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

N/AJim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Poverty Rate

5.72%

60.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$79,960

28.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$93,200

17.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

302

14.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Holden, WV had a population of 561 people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $79,960. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Holden, WV grew from 559 to 561, a 0.358% increase and its median household income grew from $62,059 to $79,960, a 28.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Holden, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (97.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Holden, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Holden, WV are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Holden, WV was $93,200, and the homeownership rate was 100%.

Most people in Holden, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Holden, WV was N/A per household.

Population & Diversity

Holden, WV is home to a population of 561 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Holden, WV residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 39.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (547 people) in Holden, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Holden, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Holden, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Holden, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Holden, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
547 ± 218
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14 ± 2
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 13

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Holden, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
66 ± 52
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Vietnam
0 ± 23

Holden, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Holden, WV employs 302 people. The largest industries in Holden, WV are N/A, and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,691), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,621), and Total ($52,581).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

302

2023 Value

± 144

14.8%

1 Year growth

± 62.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Holden, WV grew at a rate of 14.8%, from 263 employees to 302 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Holden, WV, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Holden, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

302

2023 Value

± 144

14.8%

1 Year growth

± 62.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Holden, WV grew at a rate of 14.8%, from 263 employees to 302 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Holden, WV, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Holden, WV, though some of these residents may live in Holden, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,188

Median earning men ± $167,503

$32,377

Median earning women ± $28,685

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,621).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

N/A%

Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in N/A. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Holden, WV was $93,200 in 2023, which is 0.307 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $79,100 to $93,200, a 17.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Holden, WV is 100%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Holden, WV have an average commute time of 15.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Holden, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Property

$93,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,669

$249

Median Property Taxes

±$127

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Holden, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Holden, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

100%

Homeownership

2023

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 100% of the housing units in Holden, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 89.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Holden, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Holden, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,960

Median Household Income

± $54,933

249

Number of Households

± 127

In 2023, the median household income of the 249 households in Holden, WV grew to $79,960 from the previous year's value of $62,059.

The following chart displays the households in Holden, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Holden, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Walked (9.6%)
Worked At Home (4.64%)

In 2023, 85.8% of workers in Holden, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.6%) and those who worked at home (4.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Holden, WV have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Holden, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Holden, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Holden, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Holden, WV have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Holden, WV (32 out of 559 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Holden, WV is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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In N/A, N/A had the highest N/A in the nation, at N/A. N/A has the second highest (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

100% of the population of Holden, WV has health coverage, with 66.4% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 8.77% on Medicare, 8.23% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Logan County, WV see 1864 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.78% increase from the previous year (1779 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7977 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 997 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,864 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Logan County, WV

Primary care physicians in Logan County, WV see an average of 1,864 patients per year. This represents a 4.78% increase from the previous year (1,779 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Logan County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.7% under 18 years, 5.55% between 18 and 34 years, 78.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 3.22% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

66.4%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

8.77%

Medicare

8.23%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Holden, WV declined by 100% from 1.08% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Holden, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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