Demographics & People — Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,532 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,900 |
| Median Age | 38.1 |
| Total Households | 1,771 |
| Family Households | 1,291 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2107 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,953 |
| Black or African American | 201 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 288 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,240 |
| Other groups | 711 |
| Irish | 652 |
| Italian | 546 |
| German | 449 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 408 |
| English | 390 |
| American | 278 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 223 |
| Dutch | 178 |
Language
| English Only | 3,962 |
| Spanish | 104 |
| Population 5+ | 4,135 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 390 |
| Population 18+ | 2,754 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 32.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Holly Ridge, North Carolina.