Holly Springs, North Carolina
Holly Springs: A town in Wake County, North Carolina.
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 226 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7993,-76.9094 |
| Altitude | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1800 (226 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:01:56 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 945 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 38.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Holly Springs is located at 34°47'58"N 76°54'34"W (34.7993300, -76.9093900).
Holly Springs map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Bass Lake Park
900 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195572496 | Website available
2Ting Park
101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19197468300 | Website available
3Womble Park Athletic Fields
300 Stinson Ave, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195579600 | Website available
4Parrish Womble Park
1201 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195579600 | Website available
5Jones Park
405 School Days Ln, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195579600 | Website available
Where to Eat in Holly Springs
1Texas Roadhouse
201 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195771900 | Website available
2Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
107 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195522237 | Website available
3Chick-fil-A
801 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195670060 | Website available
4Hickory Tavern
401 Village Walk Dr Unit A Unit A, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195572064 | Website available
5IHOP
7304 GB Alford Hwy, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195528570 | Website available
Where to Stay in Holly Springs
1Hampton Inn & Suites Holly Springs
1050 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540, United States View details
Phone: +19195527610 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Holly Springs
1Holly Springs Town Hall
128 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540 View details
Phone: +19195526221 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- Kiara Leslie (American basketball player) she was born in 06/12/1995
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Holly Springs, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198206 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City (NC) | 28557-2989 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Holly Springs, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Holly Springs.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newpor Post Office | Newport (NC) | 28570 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Holly Springs, North Carolina city in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 31,377 people.
- Holly Springs, Georgia city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 16,506 people.
- Holly Springs, Mississippi city in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 7,684 people.
- Holly Springs, Mississippi city in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 7,610 people.
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