About Holtville

Founded in 1903 and later incorporated in 1908, the City of Holtville is the oldest city in the Imperial Valley and the sixth-largest city in Imperial County, known as “The Carrot Capital of the World.” In February 1904, the post office opened, and the name was changed from Holton to Holtville to avoid potential confusion with Colton in San Bernardino County. Holtville is located 10 miles north of Mexicali, with easy border access through the East Port of Entry just a few miles directly south on State Highway 7.

Demographic Stats

(Unless otherwise stated, data is from the most recent Census Bureau ACS 5-year Estimate.)

• Location: Imperial County
• Population: 5,606
• Hispanic or Latino of any race: 84.2% of the population
• Area: 1.16 square miles
• Households: 1,580
• Median household income: $63,438
• Poverty rate: 14.4%

BOOST Activities

• Support the City in identifying funding opportunities and provide grant writing support for the public safety building.
• Support the City in identifying funding opportunities and provide grant writing support with a specific focus on parks, trails, and beautification.
• Provide trainings to improve public engagement, leadership skills, and staff capacity. Identify opportunities for training in economic development.
• Explore opportunities to improve the City’s financial management system and demonstrate Holtville’s leadership on a regional and statewide level.