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Holly Springs

Mississippi · 6,968 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 $34,779. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,400. The poverty rate of 25.2% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,968
−12%since 2000
from 7,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+29%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Holly Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,779
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,408 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,645
+21%since 2000
from $12,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(1,193)
Black79.2%(5,521)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(74)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2.2%(153)
Diversity Score42.3%(2,949)
Diversity Score
42
−7%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

Holly Springs, Mississippi has about 6,968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holly Springs, Mississippi earns about $34,779 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Springs, Mississippi?

About 11.2% 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 25.2% 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 293 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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