Holly Ridge, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Holly Ridge

Neighborhood

Onslow, NC

Thomas Landing / Folkstone

Ocean City Beach / West Onslow Beach

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Holly Ridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.4%

Households with Children

26.2%

School Enrollment K-12

611

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.6%
Working Age (35-54): 27.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.7%
Seniors (65+): 12.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.3%
High School / GED: 12.9%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.6%
Single Parents: 4.6%
Couples & Adults: 45.5%
Living Alone: 28.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 1.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 29.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 68.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.7%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 8.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 2.0%
College / Graduate: 7.2%
Not Enrolled: 77.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources