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Holtville, CA
City in Imperial County, California.
Population
5,617
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,916
ZIP codes
0
Holtville and its ZIP codes
Holtville at a glance
- Holtville is about 20 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,039 a year, 34% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,100 (58% below California) and median rent is $861 a month.
Local data for Holtville, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holtville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,039
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$310,100
Median rent
$861/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,750), German Americans (120), Italian Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Imperial County. PPP loans are for Holtville.
Unemployment rate
21.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,305
67,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $14,351 per person
How people get to work
Holtville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holtville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 43°F
2.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holtville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
21.1%
U.S. 11.1% +10.0 pts
Cities near Holtville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeberCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| El CentroCity | 11 mi | 12.1 |
| CalexicoCity | 11 mi | 8.5 |
| ImperialCity | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| BrawleyCity | 14 mi | 8.1 |
| El Centro Naval Air FacilityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| SeeleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| WestmorlandCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CalipatriaCity | 25 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holtville, CA in?
- Holtville is in Imperial County, California.
- What is the population of Holtville, CA?
- About 5,617 people live in Holtville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holtville?
- Nearby places include Heber (10 mi), El Centro (11 mi), Calexico (11 mi), Imperial (11 mi), Brawley (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023