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 Springs, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,248

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.5%31,917

Asian

8.7%3,929

Black

8.4%3,812

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%3,065

Two or More

4.4%1,996

Other

1%437

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%48

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%294

High School Diploma

7.3%2,062

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%906

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%2,563

Associate's Degree

8.3%2,337

Bachelor's Degree

40.4%11,382

Master's Degree

21.5%6,045

Professional Degree

3.4%956

Doctorate

2.1%578

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

67.3%

Graduate+

26.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$535,800

Median Renti

$2,021

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.6%12,078

Renter-Occupied

19.4%2,904

Total Units

15,625

Homeownership

80.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%96

$50K–$100K

0.1%18

$100K–$150K

0.2%20

$150K–$200K

0.4%52

$200K–$300K

5%609

$300K–$500K

37.9%4,583

$500K–$1M

50.5%6,101

$1M+

5%599

Rent Distribution

Under $500

129

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

298

$1,500–$2,000

840

$2,000+

1,460

Year Built

2020 or later

10%1,566

2010–2019

34%5,317

2000–2009

33.3%5,203

1990–1999

17.7%2,763

1980–1989

1.7%264

1970–1979

1.6%243

1960–1969

0.5%71

1950–1959

0.4%58

1940–1949

0.3%42

1939 or earlier

0.6%98

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.7%9,246

Electricity

36.6%5,488

Bottled/LP Gas

1%147

No Fuel

0.3%42

Fuel Oil

0.2%34

Solar

0.1%21

Other

0%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$135,578

Mean Household Incomei

$160,219

Per Capita Incomei

$53,656

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

23,362

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%326

$10K–$15K

1%146

$15K–$20K

1.2%173

$20K–$25K

1.3%188

$25K–$30K

0.9%142

$30K–$35K

1.1%161

$35K–$40K

0.8%125

$40K–$45K

2%307

$45K–$50K

1.9%287

$50K–$60K

2.4%367

$60K–$75K

4.3%648

$75K–$100K

11.8%1,763

$100K–$125K

12.5%1,879

$125K–$150K

13.3%1,992

$150K–$200K

15.4%2,310

$200K+

27.8%4,168

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

133

Residentsi

261

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers76 homes93% occupied$389/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 817 homes100% occupied$353/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes99% occupied$427/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $135,578/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $41K/yr

87.5%

Very low income$41K–$68K/yr

12.5%

Who Receives This Housing

78.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.4% of subsidized households are minority

21.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,17111.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,835

Korea

582

Mexico

257

Canada

131

Germany

United Kingdom

Poland

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,279

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,455

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,865(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured

Holly Springs, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026