Holly Ridge, North Carolina

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Holly Ridge, North Carolina
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Location of Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Coordinates: 34°29′28″N77°33′19″W / 34.49111°N 77.55528°W / 34.49111; -77.55528
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Onslow
Area
[1]
  Total4.23 sq mi (10.96 km2)
  Land4.23 sq mi (10.95 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[2]
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,171
  Density986.75/sq mi (380.95/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28445
Area codes 910, 472
FIPS code 37-32180 [3]
GNIS feature ID2405853 [2]
Website https://hollyridgenc.org/

Holly Ridge is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. The 2010 population was 1,268. [4] The 2020 census population was 4,171.

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Economy

The town's largest employer is J&J Snack Foods. Industrial growth is strengthening with the growth of the Camp Davis Industrial Park which resides on the same land that Camp Davis had occupied. The industrial park's largest tenants are Gulfstream Steel and Onslow Bay Boatworks. Atlantic Seafood is planning a 63,000 square foot facility with construction slated to begin in 2021. Plans for developing an additional 60 acres (referred to Camp Davis Industrial Park Phase 2) is underway with hopes to have shovel ready lots available for purchase in 2023.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land. It is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is considered the gateway to Topsail Island.

Demographics

In 1940, the town had 28 residents. Just three years later in 1943, the town had ballooned to 1,000 residents due to the establishing of the Camp Davis Army post.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1950 1,082
1960 731−32.4%
1970 415−43.2%
1980 46512.0%
1990 72856.6%
2000 83114.1%
2010 1,26852.6%
2020 4,171228.9%
2023 (est.)5,17024.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

2020 census

Holly Ridge racial composition [6]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)3,19276.53%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)19014.56%
Native American 170.41%
Asian 691.65%
Pacific Islander 130.31%
Other/Mixed 3017.22%
Hispanic or Latino 3899.33%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,171 people, 981 households, and 702 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 831 people, 321 households, and 226 families residing in the town. The population density was 604.9 inhabitants per square mile (233.6/km2). There were 498 housing units at an average density of 362.5 per square mile (140.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.78% White, 14.56% African American, 1.32% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.53% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.

There were 321 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,573, and the median income for a family was $26,979. Males had a median income of $27,059 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,585. About 19.0% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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References

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  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holly Ridge, North Carolina
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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