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Holdrege city, NE

ZIP 68949 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 68949

68949 has a population of 6,695 with a median age of 41.2 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.8%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
21.2%+30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.4%-16% vs US avg
x
High school
27.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanSwedishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 68949

Poverty Rate
16.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.6%-5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,695
Median age41.2
Poverty rate16.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born21.8%