Holly Springs, North Carolina
Holly Springs: A town in Wake County, North Carolina. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, in the Raleigh metropolitan area. Holly Springs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Holly Springs Historical Society and the Holly Springs Museum.
About
Holly Springs is a city located in the county of Carteret in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,661 and a population density of 584 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 39,882 inhabitants.
The city was created 224 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Holly Springs
| Population : | 39,882 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Carteret County |
| Postal code : | 27540 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 42.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1800 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:18:27 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 945 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 38.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Holly Springs is located at 34°47'58"N 76°54'34"W (34.7993300, -76.9093900).
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Official website of Holly Springs
Demographics
The population of Holly Springs increased by 38.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,661 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,839 | 4.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,934 | 4.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,964 | 7.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,181 | 4.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,369 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,293 | 5.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,147 | 5.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,693 | 4.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,812 | 2.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,882 | 5.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,119 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,579 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,079 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,590 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 87.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 557 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $945,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,500+ |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,642 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,845 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.85 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,305 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $172,766 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $88,963 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 0.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,405 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 751 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 428 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 237 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,131 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 159 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,093 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,129.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.38 |
Best Things to Do in Holly Springs
1 Bass Lake Park
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Where ot Eat in Holly Springs
1 Texas Roadhouse
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2 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
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3 Chick-fil-A
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4 Hickory Tavern
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Where to Stay in Holly Springs
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Holly Springs
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Other Places in Holly Springs
1 Holly Springs Town Hall
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People born in Holly Springs (4)
People born in Holly Springs, including North Carolina politician Todd A. Batchelor, basketball player C. J. Leslie, journalist Hoke Norris, .
List
- Kiara Leslie (American basketball player) she was born in 06/12/1995
Schools in Holly Springs
College & universities near Holly Springs, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198206 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City (NC) | 28557-2989 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Holly Springs, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
Post offices near Holly Springs
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newpor Post Office | Newport (NC) | 28570 |
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Other cities in Carteret County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carteret County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead City | 9,669 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Newport | 4,636 | City in North Carolina, USA |
| Beaufort | 4,491 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Emerald Isle | 3,676 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Cape Carteret | 2,061 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,515 | Town of the United States |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 1,315 | City in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cedar Point | 1,296 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States |
| Harkers Island | 1,207 | Township in Carteret County, North Carolina |
| Peletier | 721 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bogue | 706 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Indian Beach | 119 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Holly Springs distances to largest North Carolina cities
