Holly Springs is a city located in Marshall County Mississippi. Holly Springs has a 2024 population of 6,660. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. Holly Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.07% annually and its population has decreased by -4.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,948 in 2020.
The average household income in Holly Springs is $59,241 with a poverty rate of 25.1%. The median age in Holly Springs is 40.6 years: 39.5 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Holly Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,370 | 77.36% |
| White | 1,277 | 18.4% |
| Two or more races | 280 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,260 | 2.2 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Female | 895 | 2.82 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Non Family | 721 | 1.06 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Married | 587 | 2.61 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 57 | 2.63 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 519 | 10.88% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 4.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 366 | 7.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 239 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,824 | 38.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 377 | 7.9% |
| Some College | 1,242 | 26.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,575 | 2,801 | 396 |
| White | 1,028 | 917 | 209 |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 155 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,222 | $65,104 | $39,609 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,765 | $0 | $72,765 |
| High School Graduate | $25,762 | $26,769 | $21,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,181 | $28,661 | $40,038 |
| Overall | $34,830 | $40,000 | $33,833 |
| Some College | $36,944 | $46,382 | $33,804 |
$34,830
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$33,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.57% of Holly Springs residents speak only English, while 1.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,976 | 1,218 | 30.63% |
| Multiple | 204 | 18 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| White | 797 | 13 | 1.63% |
25.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.84%
Male Poverty Rate
26.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Holly Springs is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Holly Springs is White, with 1.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.3% |
| Some College | 10.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.75% |
| Male Employed | 2.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,613 | $63,112 |
| Households | $45,552 | $59,241 |
| Married Families | $95,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,661 | $35,459 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.8%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 91 | 2.03% |
| White | 56 | 4.59% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 16.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.67%
Born in Holly Springs
98%
Native Born
2%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
98% of Holly Springs residents were born in the United States, with 66.67% having been born in Mississippi. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,300 | -72 | -1.13% |
| 2028 | 6,372 | -72 | -1.12% |
| 2027 | 6,444 | -72 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 6,516 | -72 | -1.09% |
| 2025 | 6,588 | -72 | -1.08% |
| 2024 | 6,660 | -72 | -1.07% |
| 2023 | 6,732 | -57 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 6,789 | -66 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 6,855 | -93 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 6,948 | -824 | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 7,772 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 7,760 | 25 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 7,735 | 32 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 7,703 | 58 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 7,645 | 29 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 7,616 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 7,590 | -30 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 7,620 | -59 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 7,679 | -112 | -1.44% |
| 2010 | 7,791 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,957 | 696 | 9.59% |
| 1990 | 7,261 | -24 | -0.33% |
| 1980 | 7,285 | 1,557 | 27.18% |
| 1970 | 5,728 | 107 | 1.9% |
| 1960 | 5,621 | 2,345 | 71.58% |
| 1950 | 3,276 | 526 | 19.13% |
| 1940 | 2,750 | -65 | -2.31% |
| 1900 | 2,815 | -172 | -5.76% |
| 1860 | 2,987 | -3,313 | -52.59% |