Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Holy Cross, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

280

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.6%262

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%9

Other

3.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%6

High School Diploma

41.4%92

Some College (<1 yr)

9%20

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%28

Associate's Degree

14%31

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%27

Master's Degree

5.4%12

Professional Degree

0.9%2

Doctorate

0.5%1

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,400

Median Renti

$633

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%98

Renter-Occupied

31.5%45

Total Units

143

Homeownership

68.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%2

$50K–$100K

2%2

$100K–$150K

14.3%14

$150K–$200K

38.8%38

$200K–$300K

24.5%24

$300K–$500K

16.3%16

$500K–$1M

2%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

4.9%7

2000–2009

7.7%11

1990–1999

9.1%13

1980–1989

10.5%15

1970–1979

13.3%19

1960–1969

20.3%29

1950–1959

10.5%15

1940–1949

1.4%2

1939 or earlier

22.4%32

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

61.5%88

Electricity

28%40

Fuel Oil

3.5%5

Utility Gas

2.8%4

Wood

2.1%3

No Fuel

2.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,375

Mean Household Incomei

$78,350

Per Capita Incomei

$39,059

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

155

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%3

$10K–$15K

1.4%2

$15K–$20K

2.8%4

$20K–$25K

2.8%4

$25K–$30K

5.6%8

$30K–$35K

4.9%7

$35K–$40K

1.4%2

$40K–$45K

16.8%24

$45K–$50K

7.7%11

$50K–$60K

3.5%5

$60K–$75K

10.5%15

$75K–$100K

11.9%17

$100K–$125K

8.4%12

$125K–$150K

11.2%16

$150K–$200K

6.3%9

$200K+

2.8%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Public Housing2 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

51.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

151

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

152

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured