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The town, settled in 1903, counts 670 residents.
No town among the 62 in West Virginia we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Holden. 44% of the land in Holden is conserved, above both the West Virginia town median (2.5%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Tomblin Wildlife Management Area, 1,040 acres with 2 miles of trail. Holden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1974.
Holden is unincorporated, so Logan County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Holden.
Adults 35 to 64 are just over two thirds of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (21% statewide). 17% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Holden.
| Holden | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.1 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 17% | 29% | 29% |
41% women, 59% men
About 145 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.6 points). Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 100% are men (WV 51%).
| Holden | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.1% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.1% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 30.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.5% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 45.6% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.5% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.6% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Its public schools are run by the Logan County Schools. Enrollment at Holden’s public school: 150 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Central Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 150 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Across 1 park or preserve: 2.2 miles of trail. Holden’s trail density is 0.6 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tomblin Wildlife Management Area | 2 mi | 1,040 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Holden after 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2025. On expected storm and flood damage, Holden sits above 90% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 88% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The top destinations are Charleston (8%), Mount Gay-Shamrock (8%) and West Logan (4%). Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Holden. The mean commuting time for Holden comes to 15 minutes. Jobs based in Holden grew to 102 in 2023, 62 more than in 2013.
| Holden | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 15 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 14% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Holden brings chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Summer afternoons peak near 87° in July, and January nights bottom out around 26°; snowfall runs to about 15 inches a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among 62 West Virginia towns, just one has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Holden. For adults in the town, the share who report frequent mental distress is 24%.
| Holden | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 24% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| What stands out | Holden | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.9% | 19.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 24.7% | 16.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.5% | 10.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Holden
About 3 of every 100 Holden residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Where Holden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
Holden is a census-designated place (CDP) in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 876 at the 2010 census, down from 1,105 in 2000. By 2020, the population further dropped to 783. The CDP contains the unincorporated communities of Holden, Beebe, Frogtown, Sycamore, Diamond, and Davis, all in the valley of Copperas Mine Fork.
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Holden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.