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Holly Ridge

North Carolina · 1,268 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 $29,688. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,500. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,268
+53%since 2000
from 831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.1
−9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491K3K4K5K1990201020202024Holly Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,573 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,098
+68%since 2000
from $12,585 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
46.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+87%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(652)
Black14.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(32)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(341)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,037)
Black8.4%(107)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(71)
Asian1%(13)
Other2.5%(32)
Diversity Score39%(494)
Diversity Score
39
−5%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% 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
10.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

Holly Ridge, North Carolina has about 1,268 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holly Ridge, North Carolina earns about $29,688 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 $127,500, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

About 14.8% 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 17.9% 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 545 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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