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Holly Ridge

North Carolina · 831 residents · 4.227 sq mi
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Holly Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,573. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,800. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

831
+15%since 1990
from 723 in 1990
1990 – 2025
197 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 171 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+9%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1491K3K4K5K1990201020202024Holly Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,573
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,932 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,585
+70%since 1990
from $7,422 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$493
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
59.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
40.8% rent
2.3
−22%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(645)
Black7.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.7%(5)
Diversity Score25.3%(183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(652)
Black14.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(32)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score41%(341)
41
+62%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.1 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 Ridge, North Carolina?

Holly Ridge, North Carolina has about 831 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

The typical household in Holly Ridge, North Carolina earns about $25,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly Ridge, North Carolina expensive?

In Holly Ridge, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Holly Ridge, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

About 24.1% of people in Holly Ridge, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Ridge, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Ridge, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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