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Hollister

North Carolina · 618 residents · 3.939 sq mi
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Hollister has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $114,100. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
618
−10%since 2019
from 689 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
157 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 175 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+5%since 2019
from 40.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5637288921K1K201020202024Hollister
2024819
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $27,574 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,489
+25%since 2019
from $16,396 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
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
$114,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $485 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
44.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+9%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(26)
Black21%(145)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(17)
Asian1.7%(12)
Other71%(489)
Diversity Score56.2%(387)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(25)
Black29.3%(181)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other58.8%(364)
Diversity Score64.2%(396)
Diversity Score
64
+14%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.5 min
+1%since 2019
from 41.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Female
45.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollister, North Carolina?

Hollister, North Carolina has about 618 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hollister, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hollister, North Carolina earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hollister, North Carolina expensive?

In Hollister, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Hollister, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hollister, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hollister, North Carolina?

About 21.6% of people in Hollister, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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