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Holly Springs

Mississippi · 7,699 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 $21,214. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,200. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,699
−3%since 2000
from 7,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.4
+9%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Holly Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,214
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,408 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,839
−16%since 2000
from $12,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(1,471)
Black78.8%(6,069)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(96)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0.8%(59)
Diversity Score42.9%(3,307)
Diversity Score
43
−6%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

Holly Springs, Mississippi has about 7,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holly Springs, Mississippi earns about $21,214 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

About 16.5% 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 37.1% of people in Holly Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Springs, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Springs, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 438 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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