Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Holly Ridge, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,904

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.1%4,269

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%234

Two or More

4.8%233

Black

1.9%92

Asian

1.5%76

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%82

High School Diploma

10.8%418

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%392

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%455

Associate's Degree

7.5%290

Bachelor's Degree

32.2%1,250

Master's Degree

15.1%586

Professional Degree

1.3%51

Doctorate

2.8%108

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

51.4%

Graduate+

19.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$360,300

Median Renti

$1,315

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.6%1,695

Renter-Occupied

11.4%218

Total Units

2,361

Homeownership

88.6%

Vacancy Rate

19%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%5

$100K–$150K

2.8%47

$150K–$200K

6.2%105

$200K–$300K

27.3%462

$300K–$500K

36%610

$500K–$1M

24.7%418

$1M+

2.8%48

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

26.2%618

2010–2019

51%1,205

2000–2009

5.2%123

1990–1999

5.8%137

1980–1989

1.9%46

1970–1979

2.2%53

1960–1969

2.2%51

1950–1959

3.5%83

1940–1949

1.9%45

Heating Fuel

Electricity

98.3%1,881

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%30

Utility Gas

0.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,788

Mean Household Incomei

$158,648

Per Capita Incomei

$62,669

Poverty Ratei

0.8%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

3,053

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

1.3%25

$15K–$20K

2.4%46

$25K–$30K

2.5%47

$40K–$45K

4.3%83

$45K–$50K

1.5%28

$50K–$60K

3.1%59

$60K–$75K

10.1%194

$75K–$100K

20%383

$100K–$125K

12%229

$125K–$150K

11.5%220

$150K–$200K

5.6%107

$200K+

25.7%492

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

360.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,011

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,578

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

590(17.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.2%Insured

17.8%Uninsured