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Holly Ridge

North Carolina · 4,171 residents · 4.227 sq mi
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Holly Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,167. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,340 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $222,700. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,171
+402%since 2000
from 831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
+402%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
−2%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491K3K4K5K1990201020202024Holly Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,167
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,573 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,504
+198%since 2000
from $12,585 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+50.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,700
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,336
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,192)
Black4.6%(190)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(389)
Asian1.7%(69)
Other5.3%(222)
Diversity Score46%(1,918)
Diversity Score
46
+12%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+33.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

Holly Ridge, North Carolina has about 4,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holly Ridge, North Carolina earns about $79,167 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 $222,700, and the typical rent is about $1,336 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

About 40.8% 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 4.0% 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 3,448 residents, a change of about 477 percent over that period.

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

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