Holly, Michigan facts for kids
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Holly, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Holly | |
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Location within Oakland County
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 Holly, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Township | Holly |
| Incorporated | 1865 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) 9.21% |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
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| • Total | 5,997 |
| • Density | 2,118.33/sq mi (817.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48442
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| Area code(s) | 248 |
| FIPS code | 26-38700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628441 |
Holly is a small village located in the northern part of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 6,000 people lived there. The village is part of Holly Township. It is about 15 miles (24 km) south of Flint and 55 miles (89 km) northwest of Detroit.
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Geography
Holly is a village in Michigan. It covers a total area of about 3 square miles (8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 9%, is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 542 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,429 | 163.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,443 | 1.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,266 | −12.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,419 | 12.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,537 | 8.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,888 | 22.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,252 | 19.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,343 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,663 | 13.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,269 | 22.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,355 | 33.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,874 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,595 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,135 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,086 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,997 | −1.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, there were 5,997 people living in Holly. There were 2,845 homes, and 1,514 families. The village had about 2,118 people per square mile.
Most people in Holly (91%) were White. About 1.8% were African American, and 0.2% were Native American. About 5.9% of the people were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.6% of the population.
Homes and Families
About 18.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (36.6%) were married couples. About 13.7% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2 people, and the average family had almost 3 people. The average age in the village was 44.4 years old. About 38.3% of the people were under 18.
Education
Holly has a school called Holly Academy. It is a charter school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. In February 2024, about 586 students attended this school. Central Michigan University supports Holly Academy.
Fun Things to Do in Holly
Holly is known for several fun events and places to visit.
- Holly Dickens Festival: This is an annual festival that celebrates the stories of Charles Dickens.
- Michigan Renaissance Festival: This festival takes you back to medieval times with knights, jesters, and crafts. It was even a filming location for the movie All's Faire in Love.
- Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail: You can start a canoe or kayak trip here at WaterWorks Park.
- Mount Holly: This is a large ski and snowboard resort. It is located just 3 miles (5 km) northeast of the village.
- Holly Recreation Area: This is a state-owned park nearby where you can enjoy nature.
- Crapo Park: This park is a popular spot for railfans. They like to watch trains pass by on the nearby railway lines. The old Holly Union Depot, built in 1886, is also here. A group is working to restore this historic building.
Holly was also featured in the 1993 movie In The Line Of Fire starring Clint Eastwood.
News and Media
For local news, Holly is served by the Tri-County Times for print news. You can find online news from the Oakland County Times.
Famous People from Holly
Some notable people have connections to Holly:
- James E. Church Jr.: He developed a special tool called the Mount Rose snow sampler.
- Karl W. Richter: An Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War. He was very brave and received many medals.
- Andrew Anderson: A professional ten-pin bowler.
- Elissa Slotkin: A Congresswoman who represents Michigan's 7th congressional district.
- Stan Boyd: A racing car driver.
Gallery
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Canoe and kayak launch site for Shiawassee River at WaterWorks Park
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Historic Holly Union Depot, built 1886
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Battle Alley
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See also
In Spanish: Holly (Míchigan) para niños
