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Holly Springs

Mississippi · 6,402 residents (2025 est.) · 12.777 sq mi
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Holly Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,462. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,253 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,600. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,704
−16%since 2000
from 7,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+43%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,402 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Holly Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,462
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,408 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,240
+64%since 2000
from $12,924 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−5%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(1,804)
Black75.9%(6,036)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(47)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(3,621)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24%(1,606)
Black71.6%(4,797)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other3.6%(238)
Diversity Score53.7%(3,598)
Diversity Score
54
+18%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 41.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

Holly Springs, Mississippi has about 6,704 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holly Springs, Mississippi earns about $45,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly Springs, Mississippi expensive?

In Holly Springs, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Holly Springs, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

About 31.1% of people in Holly Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Springs, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Springs, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 557 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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