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Holdingford, MN
City in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Population
718
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
0
Holdingford and its ZIP codes
Holdingford at a glance
- Holdingford is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,375 a year, 11% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,700 (38% below Minnesota) and median rent is $582 a month.
Local data for Holdingford, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holdingford, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,375
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$205,700
Median rent
$582/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
27.9
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (315), Polish Americans (73), Irish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Holdingford.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,352
87,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
How people get to work
Holdingford, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holdingford, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
897
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
153
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holdingford, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Holdingford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BowlusCity | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| UpsalaCity | 7.3 mi | 3.2 |
| ElmdaleCity | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| AvonCity | 8.4 mi | 1.7 |
| AlbanyCity | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| St. StephenCity | 9.7 mi | 3.7 |
| St. John's UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| RoyaltonCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| FreeportCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| St. RosaCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RiceCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| SobieskiCity | 13 mi | 4 |
| BurtrumCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JosephCity | 14 mi | 9.3 |
| Grey EagleCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holdingford, MN in?
- Holdingford is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Holdingford, MN?
- About 718 people live in Holdingford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holdingford?
- Nearby places include Bowlus (6.8 mi), St. Anthony (7.2 mi), Upsala (7.3 mi), Elmdale (7.6 mi), Avon (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023