Holdrege, Nebraska

Holdrege: city in Nebraska

About

Holdrege is a city located in the county of Phelps in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,495 and a population density of 538 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,384 inhabitants.

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Location of Holdrege on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Holdrege

Population 5,384 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
County Phelps County
Postal code 68949
Phone Area Codes 308
Area 10.21 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.4403,-99.3698
Altitude 2,329 feet / 710 meters
Capital city Holdrege is capital of Phelps County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 08:56:13 (17th April 2026)
Density 527 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.06% (2010-2020)
Weather 62℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Holdrege  Nebraska city office from W 1 image
Holdrege Nebraska city office from W 1 image

Geography

Holdrege is located at 40°26'25"N 99°22'11"W (40.4402900, -99.3698200).

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Weather

62°F
Mostly Sunny
20 to 25 mph NNW Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

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Official website of Holdrege

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Holdrege decreased by 2.06% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,495 - census
2011 5,486 -0.16% estimation process
2012 5,529 0.78% estimation process
2013 5,515 -0.25% estimation process
2014 5,503 -0.22% estimation process
2015 5,535 0.58% estimation process
2016 5,522 -0.24% estimation process
2017 5,433 -1.64% estimation process
2018 5,409 -0.44% estimation process
2019 5,408 -0.02% estimation process
2020 5,384 -0.45% estimation process
Holdrege zip code is 68949. County name: Phelps, County fips: 31137
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People born in Holdrege (11)

People born in Holdrege, including former Nebraska state legislator and an sport shooter Gary Anderson, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Floyd K. Lindstrom, Naval Rear Admiral Forrest S. Petersen, .

More notable people

  • Harry Schmidt (united States Marine Corps general) he was born in 25/09/1886
  • Mark R. Christensen (American politician) he was born in 01/07/1962
  • Tom Carlson (politician (Republican)) he was born in 09/12/1941
  • Jerry Johnson (American politician) he was born in 23/11/1942
  • Ralph D. Cornell (American landscape architect) he was born in 11/01/1890
  • Barbara Granlund (American politician) she was born in 07/07/1928
  • James McKimmey he was born in 05/09/1923
  • Todd Brown (American football wide receiver) he was born in 16/07/1960

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Holdrege, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
181215 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney (NE) 68849-1212

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Holdrege, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
HLD Holdrege 100 West Ave. RAIL
HAS Hastings 501 West First St. RAIL
MCK McCook 101 Norris Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Holdrege.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Holdreg Post Office Holdrege (NE) 68949

Other cities in Phelps County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Phelps County , NE.

City Name Population Title
Bertrand 697 Village in the U.
Loomis 374 Human settlement in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States of America
Funk 182 Human settlement in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States of America
Atlanta 131 Village in Phelps County, Nebraska, in the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Holdrege distances to largest Nebraska cities