Holyoke, MA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Holyoke

Neighborhood

Hampden, MA

Highlands / Smiths Ferry

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Holyoke

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.0%

Households with Children

26.6%

School Enrollment K-12

3,942

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 21.3%
High School / GED: 28.9%
Some College or Associate's: 23.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.4%
Single Parents: 19.2%
Couples & Adults: 31.4%
Living Alone: 42.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 52.4%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 2.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 1.0%
Puerto Rican: 86.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 4.0%
Central American: 2.8%
South American: 3.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 62.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 21.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 58.4%
Spanish: 38.1%
European & Indo-European: 2.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources