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Holly, CO


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Holly, Colorado

Holly, Colorado is 136 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 155 miles E of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Prowers county. The population of the town is 1,048.

The People and Families of Holly

In Holly, about 56% of adults are married. The size of households in Holly is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Holly.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holly had a median family income of $31,979.

Political Inclinations

Among Holly political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Holly Housing

Of the housing in Holly, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Colorado. Property taxes in Holly are low by Colorado standards.

Commuting

In Holly, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Holly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Holly Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Holly Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Holly, CO

Comparing Holly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity73
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men32
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built42
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