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Holly Springs

North Carolina · 41,239 residents · 18.955 sq mi
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Holly Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,758. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 32,047 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $354,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,239
+349%since 2000
from 9,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,176 / sq mi
+349%since 2000
from 485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+15%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
012K25K37K50K1990201020202024Holly Springs
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,758
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,349
+48%since 2000
from $28,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(6,960)
Black18.5%(1,700)
Hispanic / Latino3%(278)
Asian1.2%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(4,278)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(30,249)
Black8.5%(3,512)
Hispanic / Latino7%(2,891)
Asian5.4%(2,239)
Other4.7%(1,929)
Diversity Score54.2%(22,332)
Diversity Score
54
+16%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Springs, North Carolina?

Holly Springs, North Carolina has about 41,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holly Springs, North Carolina earns about $110,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Holly Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $354,500, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Springs, North Carolina?

About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in Holly Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.2% of people in Holly Springs, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Springs, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Springs, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,319 residents, a change of about 4383 percent over that period.

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

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