Holly Ridge is a town located in Onslow County North Carolina. Holly Ridge has a 2024 population of 5,478. Holly Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 5.96% annually and its population has increased by 29.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,244 in 2020.
The average household income in Holly Ridge is $129,067 with a poverty rate of 0.84%. The median age in Holly Ridge is 35.8 years: 35.2 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Holly Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,953 | 87.22% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 5.21% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 4.44% |
| Native American | 101 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.55% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,771 | 2.56 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Married | 1,073 | 2.75 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 480 | 1.75 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 213 | 3.39 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Male | 5 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
85.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 312 | 8.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,035 | 29.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 679 | 19.57% |
| High School Graduate | 472 | 13.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 702 | 20.23% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,031 | 2,823 | 1,511 |
| Hispanic | 190 | 175 | 66 |
| Black | 146 | 121 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 68 | 15 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,800 | $76,346 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,417 | $86,143 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,728 | $0 | $41,800 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,232 | $14,232 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,759 | $59,207 | $54,228 |
| Some College | $58,436 | $59,096 | $34,099 |
$58,759
Average Earnings
$59,207
Average Male
$54,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.82% of Holly Ridge residents speak only English, while 4.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,774 | 34 | 0.9% |
| Multiple | 236 | 4 | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 4 | 1.39% |
0.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.44%
Male Poverty Rate
1.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Holly Ridge is Multiple, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Holly Ridge is White, with 0.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 2.37% |
| High School | 2.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,467 | $137,774 |
| Households | $106,230 | $129,067 |
| Married Families | $111,863 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $98,125 | $105,237 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.0%
Male Marriage Rate
69.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
329
Number of Veterans
239
Male Veterans
90
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 276 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 157 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 24.74% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 67.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
1.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
2%
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
35.81%
Born in Holly Ridge
97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
97.29% of Holly Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 35.81% having been born in North Carolina. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,022 | 309 | 4.6% |
| 2028 | 6,713 | 309 | 4.83% |
| 2027 | 6,404 | 308 | 5.05% |
| 2026 | 6,096 | 309 | 5.34% |
| 2025 | 5,787 | 309 | 5.64% |
| 2024 | 5,478 | 308 | 5.96% |
| 2023 | 5,170 | 272 | 5.55% |
| 2022 | 4,898 | 448 | 10.07% |
| 2021 | 4,450 | 206 | 4.85% |
| 2020 | 4,244 | 1,403 | 49.38% |
| 2019 | 2,841 | 226 | 8.64% |
| 2018 | 2,615 | 227 | 9.51% |
| 2017 | 2,388 | 130 | 5.76% |
| 2016 | 2,258 | 156 | 7.42% |
| 2015 | 2,102 | 147 | 7.52% |
| 2014 | 1,955 | 175 | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 1,780 | 194 | 12.23% |
| 2012 | 1,586 | 153 | 10.68% |
| 2011 | 1,433 | 105 | 7.91% |
| 2010 | 1,328 | 0 | 0% |