Holly Ridge Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 831 people, 321 households, and 227 families living in the town. The population density was 604.9 people per square mile (233.55/kmē), it would be the 384th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 363.5 per square mile (140.35/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.49 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed 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 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males. The median age was 32.9 years, The median age of males was 30.4 years, for females the median age was 35.8 years. The racial makeup of the town was 79.78% White, 14.56% Black or African American, 1.32% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 1.08% from two or more races and 2.53% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $25573, it is North Carolina's 128th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $26979, making it the 36th lowest town by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $12585, it is North Carolina's 69th poorest town by per capita income. The median income is $18704, The median income for males was $24063 versus $16071 for females.
In 2000, 199 pupils and students, of which 48.74% are male and 51.26% are female, 23.95% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.01% nursery or pri school, 4.52% kindergarten, 48.24% elementary school, 30.15% high school and 15.08% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 831 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 884 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 833 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 828 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 832 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 813 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 835 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 814 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 792 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 834 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 908 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 57 | 39 | 96 |
| High school | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge town, North Carolina | $25573 | $26979 | $12585 |
| Onslow County, North Carolina | $33756 | $36692 | $14853 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |