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Holly Grove

Arkansas · 460 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Holly Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 262 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,100. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
460
−36%since 2000
from 722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4265286317348361990201020202024Holly Grove
2024495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,294 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,912
+108%since 2000
from $10,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(193)
Black72.6%(524)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(358)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(29)
Black92.4%(425)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.1%(9)
Diversity Score19.8%(91)
Diversity Score
20
−60%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−5%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Grove, Arkansas?

Holly Grove, Arkansas has about 460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holly Grove, Arkansas?

The typical household in Holly Grove, Arkansas earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly Grove, Arkansas expensive?

In Holly Grove, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Grove, Arkansas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Holly Grove, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holly Grove, Arkansas?

About 30.8% of people in Holly Grove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Grove, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Grove, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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