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Holly Springs

Georgia · 16,213 residents · 7.244 sq mi
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Holly Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,824. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,018 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,213
+407%since 2000
from 3,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,238 / sq mi
+407%since 2000
from 441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+14%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7846K11K15K20K1990201020202024Holly Springs
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,824
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,987
+43%since 2000
from $22,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,400
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+50%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,936)
Black1.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(154)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(510)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(12,152)
Black7.1%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,587)
Asian2.6%(419)
Other4%(648)
Diversity Score50.3%(8,158)
Diversity Score
50
+216%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 32.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Springs, Georgia?

Holly Springs, Georgia has about 16,213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holly Springs, Georgia?

The typical household in Holly Springs, Georgia earns about $94,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly Springs, Georgia expensive?

In Holly Springs, Georgia, the median home is worth about $287,400, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Springs, Georgia?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Holly Springs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holly Springs, Georgia?

About 2.5% of people in Holly Springs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Springs, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Springs, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,807 residents, a change of about 574 percent over that period.

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