Holden, MA is a small town with a population of 19,659 according to the US Census Bureau. The population density in Holden is 549 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Holden offers a quaint New England atmosphere with local businesses such as The Blue Comet Cafe, Bob’s Sports Shop and Ponderosa Pines Golf Course. There are year-round outdoor activities including fishing at Wachusett Reservoir, hiking nearby Mount Massachusett State Reservation and skiing at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. Organizations in Holden include the Holden Senior Center, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the Holden Education Foundation. Local sporting events include soccer games from Wachusett FC Soccer Club and baseball games from the Worcester Bravehearts minor league team.
The population in Holden is 19,659. There are 560 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Holden is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Holden is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Holden
- 58.6% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 36.6% are married with children
- 7.7% have children, but are single
Race in Holden
- 90.1% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 2.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander