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Holton, KS
City in Jackson County, Kansas.
Population
3,387
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,266
ZIP codes
0
Holton and its ZIP codes
Holton at a glance
- Holton is about 35 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 85th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $52,532, 29% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,800 (34% below Kansas) and median rent is $664 a month.
Local data for Holton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,532
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$142,800
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (872), Irish Americans (292), Guatemalan Americans (283).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Holton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,341
4,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $10,756 per person
How people get to work
Holton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled20.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.8%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Holton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CirclevilleCity | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DenisonCity | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MayettaCity | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| NetawakaCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| WhitingCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| WetmoreCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SoldierCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| MuscotahCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HoytCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Kickapoo Site 5Census-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Kickapoo Tribal CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Kickapoo Site 7Census-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Kickapoo Site 6Census-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Valley FallsCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| GoffCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Kickapoo Site 2Census-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holton, KS in?
- Holton is in Jackson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Holton, KS?
- About 3,387 people live in Holton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holton?
- Nearby places include Circleville (6.9 mi), Denison (7.7 mi), Mayetta (8.7 mi), Netawaka (9.9 mi), Whiting (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023