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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Holly Springs

Mississippi · 7,957 residents · 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 $23,408. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,500. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,957
+10%since 1990
from 7,261 in 1990
1990 – 2025
623 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 568 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.9
+4%since 1990
from 27.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Holly Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,408
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,683 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,924
+82%since 1990
from $7,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 33.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
61.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
38.7% rent
2.8
+3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(2,174)
Black69.3%(5,034)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(16)
Asian0.3%(25)
Diversity Score54%(3,923)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(1,804)
Black75.9%(6,036)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(47)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score45.5%(3,621)
46
−16%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

Holly Springs, Mississippi has about 7,957 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Holly Springs, Mississippi earns about $23,408 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

About 18.1% 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 32.0% of people in Holly Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Springs, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Springs, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 696 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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