Holly, MI Demographics

A map of Holly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,092	5,301	85.4%	88.4%
Multiracial	348	307	5.8%	5.1%
Hispanic	305	263	5.1%	4.4%
Black	182	81	3.1%	1.4%
Native American/Other	21	21	0.4%	0.4%
Asian	16	24	0.3%	0.4%

Holly, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,964, a less than 1% change from the 5,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holly has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Holly, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holly is ranked the 158th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Holly was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holly's White Population

5,092 residents of Holly, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holly is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Holly ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Holly's population has decreased from 88.4% to 85.4%.

Holly is more White than neighboring Grand Blanc (78.5% White). Holly is less White than neighboring Fenton (87.9% White), Lake Fenton (96.6% White), Linden (89.7% White), and Goodrich (95.6% White).

Holly's Black Population

182 residents of Holly, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holly is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Holly ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly's Black population has grown by an estimated 124.7%. Black residents' share of Holly's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.1%.

Holly is more Black than neighboring Fenton (2.2% Black), Lake Fenton (0% Black), Linden (0.4% Black), and Goodrich (0.4% Black). Holly is less Black than neighboring Grand Blanc (8.6% Black).

Holly's Asian Population

16 residents of Holly, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holly is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Holly ranks 389th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Holly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Holly is more Asian than neighboring Linden (0% Asian), and Goodrich (0.1% Asian). Holly is less Asian than neighboring Fenton (3.4% Asian), Lake Fenton (0.6% Asian), and Grand Blanc (2.1% Asian).

Holly's Hispanic Population

305 residents of Holly, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holly is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Holly ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Holly's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.1%.

Holly is more Hispanic than neighboring Fenton (2.3% Hispanic), Lake Fenton (0.8% Hispanic), and Goodrich (0.3% Hispanic). Holly is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Blanc (6.1% Hispanic).

Holly's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Holly, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holly is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Holly ranks 616th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Holly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Holly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fenton (0.2% Native American/Other), Lake Fenton (0.1% Native American/Other), Grand Blanc (0% Native American/Other), Linden (0% Native American/Other), and Goodrich (0.3% Native American/Other).

Holly's Multiracial Population

348 residents of Holly, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holly is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Holly ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Holly's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.8%.

Holly is more Multiracial than neighboring Fenton (4% Multiracial), Lake Fenton (1.8% Multiracial), Grand Blanc (4.6% Multiracial), Linden (4.8% Multiracial), and Goodrich (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.