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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

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

Total population
831
+15%since 1990
from 723 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.9
+9%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491K3K4K5K1990201020202024Holly Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.9%(74)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(54)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(66)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.5%(54)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.8%(65)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415%(125)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.4%(103)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.4%(95)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.1%(76)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.3%(61)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.3%(44)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(14)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
40.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Holly Ridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(645)
Black7.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.7%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(652)
Black14.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(32)
Asian0.6%(5)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(178)
Asian origin
Korean1.5%(76)
Ancestry
Irish13.7%(673)
German13.3%(652)
Italian11.5%(563)
English11%(541)
American9.3%(457)
Hungarian4.5%(219)
Dutch3.7%(183)
Scotch-Irish3.3%(161)
Scottish3.2%(158)
Polish1.7%(83)
Greek1.4%(71)
Romanian0.9%(45)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(38)
Portuguese0.8%(38)
Swedish0.7%(33)
British0.6%(28)
Lithuanian0.6%(28)
Swiss0.6%(28)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.1%(84)
Married52.2%(141)
Widowed3.3%(9)
Divorced13.3%(36)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(108)
Married48.6%(186)
Widowed12.3%(47)
Divorced11%(42)
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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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