Holly Ridge, NC is a small rural town located in Onslow County, North Carolina. With a population of just under 4,000 people and a population density of 773 people per square mile, Holly Ridge is an ideal place to live for those who appreciate the slower pace of life in this part of the country. The town has several local businesses including a hardware store, grocery store, and several restaurants. For outdoor activities year-round, visitors can enjoy fishing and kayaking on the nearby White Oak River or take advantage of the miles of trails for biking and hiking in the Croatan National Forest. There are also organizations like the Holly Ridge Civic League and Onslow County Parks & Recreation that provide educational programs and other activities for youth throughout the year. Holly Ridge is also home to many sporting events including high school football games at Dixon High School Stadium as well as baseball games at Faircloth Field.
The population in Holly Ridge is 3,888. There are 973 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Holly Ridge is 35.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Holly Ridge is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Holly Ridge
- 63.0% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 24.7% are married with children
- 19.6% have children, but are single
Race in Holly Ridge
- 83.4% are White
- 5.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander