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Holden, MO
City in Johnson County, Missouri.
Population
1,989
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
825
ZIP codes
0
Holden and its ZIP codes
Holden at a glance
- Holden is about 9.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,056, 11% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,200 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $809 a month.
Local data for Holden, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holden, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,056
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (448), Irish Americans (216), Mexican Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Holden.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,515
16,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,420
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$507M
FY 2026, $9,390 per person
How people get to work
Holden, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled16.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holden, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
68
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
42.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holden, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Holden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingsvilleCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| La TourCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| CenterviewCity | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Gunn CityVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| StrasburgCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| BlairstownCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ChilhoweeTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| East LynneCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WarrensburgCity | 14 mi | 9.4 |
| Lone JackCity | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Baldwin ParkVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Garden CityCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| CreightonCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake LafayetteCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| UrichCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holden, MO in?
- Holden is in Johnson County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Holden, MO?
- About 1,989 people live in Holden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holden?
- Nearby places include Kingsville (4.9 mi), La Tour (8.1 mi), Centerview (8.2 mi), Gunn City (10 mi), Strasburg (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023