Holly Ridge, NC Demographics

A map of Holly Ridge's Population by Race

Holly Ridge, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,904, a large increase from the 4,171 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holly Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holly Ridge has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Holly Ridge, that probability was 39.8% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holly Ridge is ranked the 170th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 Ridge was ranked the 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holly Ridge's White Population

4,269 residents of Holly Ridge, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holly Ridge is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Holly Ridge ranks 321st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. White residents' share of Holly Ridge's population has increased from 76.5% to 87.1%.

Holly Ridge is more White than neighboring Surf City (86.9% White), Sneads Ferry (74.8% White), and Hampstead (79.6% White). Holly Ridge is less White than neighboring North Topsail Beach (88.1% White), and Topsail Beach (100% White).

Holly Ridge's Black Population

92 residents of Holly Ridge, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holly Ridge is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Holly Ridge ranks 530th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.6%. Black residents' share of Holly Ridge's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.9%.

Holly Ridge is more Black than neighboring Topsail Beach (0% Black). Holly Ridge is less Black than neighboring Surf City (4.3% Black), Sneads Ferry (6.4% Black), and Hampstead (2.2% Black).

Holly Ridge's Asian Population

76 residents of Holly Ridge, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holly Ridge is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Holly Ridge ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Asian residents' share of Holly Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Holly Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Surf City (0.5% Asian), North Topsail Beach (0% Asian), Topsail Beach (0% Asian), and Hampstead (0.7% Asian). Holly Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Sneads Ferry (2.6% Asian).

Holly Ridge's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Holly Ridge, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holly Ridge is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Holly Ridge ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Holly Ridge's population has decreased from 9.3% to 4.8%.

Holly Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring North Topsail Beach (4.5% Hispanic), Sneads Ferry (3.7% Hispanic), and Topsail Beach (0% Hispanic). Holly Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Surf City (5.6% Hispanic), and Hampstead (11.5% Hispanic).

Holly Ridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Holly Ridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holly Ridge is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Holly Ridge ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holly Ridge's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Holly Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Surf City (0.1% Native American/Other), North Topsail Beach (1% Native American/Other), and Hampstead (0.1% Native American/Other).

Holly Ridge's Multiracial Population

233 residents of Holly Ridge, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holly Ridge is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Holly Ridge ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holly Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Holly Ridge's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.8%.

Holly Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Surf City (2.7% Multiracial), North Topsail Beach (4.5% Multiracial), and Topsail Beach (0% Multiracial). Holly Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Sneads Ferry (12.5% Multiracial), and Hampstead (5.9% 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.