About Holt
Set in the northwestern part of Minnesota, Holt is a tiny community, home to 87 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Holt is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 87 residents per square mile.
📰 Holt News Today
- Aneciya Holt Star Tribune · Aug 13
- McBride hits WNBA-record 10 3-pointers, scores 43 as Lynx beat Wings 103-90 Greenwich Time · Aug 10
- James Russel "Jim" Holt Obituary (2026) - Ramsey, MN - Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Coon Rapids Chapel Legacy obituary · Jun 10
- Obituary for Ina L Holt Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home · Mar 27
- Donnie Olson Obituary Dec 17, 2025 - Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service · Dec 17
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What Makes Holt Unique
- With 87 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)87
Rank in state#772 of 855
Land area1 sq mi
Density87/sq mi
Coordinates48.2929, -96.1945