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Holly

Michigan · 5,997 residents · 2.831 sq mi
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Holly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,500.

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
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,997
−2%since 2000
from 6,135 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,118 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+19%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Holly
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,985
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,436 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,316
+62%since 2000
from $19,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,724)
Black1.1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(203)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(730)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(5,301)
Black1.4%(81)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(263)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other3.3%(201)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,357)
Diversity Score
23
+90%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly, Michigan?

Holly, Michigan has about 5,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holly, Michigan?

The typical household in Holly, Michigan earns about $51,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly, Michigan expensive?

In Holly, Michigan, the median home is worth about $134,500, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Holly, Michigan?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Holly, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holly, Michigan?

About 14.1% of people in Holly, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 402 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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