Holt, MO County is a small rural community located in the north-western region of Missouri. With a population of just 4,295, this county has a population density of 9 people per square mile. The area is bursting with activities for both locals and visitors alike. Local businesses include Holt's Family Store, which offers fresh produce and other quality products; Huckleberry Patch Quilt Shoppe, which specializes in creating custom quilts; and the Red Barn Wine and Beer Garden, serving locally made wines and beers. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Grandview State Park, kayaking on the Chariton River, fishing on Truman Lake, or birdwatching at Big Oak Tree Nature Center. Other organizations in the area include Holt Lions Club and Holt Fire Department Auxiliary. Additionally, local sporting events take place throughout the year such as high school football games between Lafayette High School and Mound City High School.
The population in Holt County is 4,295. There are 9 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Holt County is 48, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Holt County is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Holt County
- 55.4% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 10.2% have children, but are single
Race in Holt County
- 96.4% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 1.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander