Holland, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Holland, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Holland | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,830 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1912.1 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.23% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,784 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Holland grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 33,830 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Holland is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 30.3% of residents. That is 9.1 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,252 30.3% +9.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,313 18.7% -2.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,419 16.0% -4.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,487 13.3% -5.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.1% of the people living in Holland and men 47.9%.
- Women 52.1% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 47.9% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Holland has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Holland | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,719 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.19% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Holland is about 4% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Holland | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $241,437 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,194 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.5% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Holland is about 16.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,194 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Holland spend about 28 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 115 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Holland | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.8 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.5 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 115 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,557 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,649 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,386 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Holland is 14 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Holland has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Holland | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Holland has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Holland | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holland, Michigan.
How many people live in Holland, Michigan?
About 33,830 people live in Holland, Michigan, in 12,784 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 33.3, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Holland, Michigan mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Holland, Michigan has 1,912 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 22 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Holland, Michigan?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($241,437 against $75,719), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,194 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Holland, Michigan?
Unemployment in Holland, Michigan is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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