Holdrege City, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 5636 residents, 2355 households, and 1546 families in the city. The population density was 1498.5 people per square mile (578.57/kmē), making its Nebraska's 139th most densely populated city. There were 2602 housing units at an average density of 692 per square mile (267.18/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 people, and the average family size was 2.93 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median age is 39.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Holdrege City was 37.6 and 41.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.34% American Indian, 0.25% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.96% from two or more races and 1.03% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36225, making its Nebraska's 143rd highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $44939, it is the 125th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20569, it is Nebraska's 33rd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $20749, The median income for males was $24985, compared to $15881 for females.
In 2000, 1322 pupils and students, of which 48.64% are male and 51.36% are female, 23.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.79% nursery or pri school, 5.82% kindergarten, 49.47% elementary school, 26.63% high school and 10.29% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5636 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5662 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5649 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5612 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5565 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5476 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5419 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5306 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5278 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5178 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5172 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 54 | 49 | 103 |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 26 | 77 |
| Elementary school | 324 | 330 | 654 |
| High school | 154 | 198 | 352 |
| College or graduate school | 60 | 76 | 136 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdrege city, Nebraska | $36225 | $44939 | $20569 |
| Phelps County, Nebraska | $37319 | $44943 | $19044 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |