Hollister, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hollister, North Carolina
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 Hollister, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Hollister, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.95 sq mi (10.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.94 sq mi (10.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 618 |
| • Density | 156.89/sq mi (60.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27844
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-32100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628637 |
Hollister is a small community in Halifax County, located in the northeastern part of North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
As of the 2020 census, about 618 people lived in Hollister. The area uses the ZIP code 27844.
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History of Hollister
Hollister is home to some important historical sites. Two places, Matthews Place and White Rock Plantation, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized as special places that are worth preserving because of their history.
Where is Hollister Located?
Hollister is found in the southwestern part of Halifax County. It's also part of the Roanoke Rapids micropolitan area. A micropolitan area is like a smaller version of a metropolitan area, centered around a town with a population between 10,000 and 50,000 people.
The community sits about 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. North Carolina Highway 561 runs right through Hollister. This highway can take you east about 13 miles (21 km) to Interstate 95 or southwest about 24 miles (39 km) to Louisburg.
People of Hollister
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| 2020 | 618 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 618 people living in Hollister. There were 275 households and 165 families in the community.
Who Lives in Hollister? (2020 Census)
The census also tells us about the different groups of people living in Hollister:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 25 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 181 | 29.29% |
| Native American | 344 | 55.66% |
| Other/Mixed | 54 | 8.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 2.27% |
This table shows that a large part of the population in Hollister identifies as Native American.
Schools in Hollister
Students in Hollister attend schools that are part of the Halifax County school system. There are two main schools in the community:
- Hollister Elementary School: This is a public school for younger students, from kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School: This is a charter school. It serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
