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Holly Hill

South Carolina · 1,277 residents · 1.307 sq mi
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Holly Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $101,400. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,277
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+7%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Holly Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,799
+27%since 2000
from $16,437 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$373
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+95%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(622)
Black50%(640)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(809)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(509)
Black54.7%(699)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score67.1%(856)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
20.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holly Hill, South Carolina?

Holly Hill, South Carolina has about 1,277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holly Hill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Holly Hill, South Carolina earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holly Hill, South Carolina expensive?

In Holly Hill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Holly Hill, South Carolina?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Holly Hill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holly Hill, South Carolina?

About 24.5% of people in Holly Hill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holly Hill, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Holly Hill, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 201 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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