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Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Location of Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Location of Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Onslow
Area
 • Total 4.23 sq mi (10.96 km2)
 • Land 4.23 sq mi (10.95 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,171
 • Density 986.75/sq mi (380.95/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28445
Area codes 910, 472
FIPS code 37-32180
GNIS feature ID 2405853
Website https://hollyridgenc.org/

Holly Ridge is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. The 2010 population was 1,268. The 2020 census population was 4,171.

Economy

The town's largest employer is J&J Snack Foods. Industrial growth is strengthening with the growth of the Camp Davis Industrial Park which resides on the same land that Camp Davis had occupied. The industrial park's largest tenants are Gulfstream Steel and Onslow Bay Boatworks. Atlantic Seafood is planning a 63,000 square foot facility with construction slated to begin in 2021. Plans for developing an additional 60 acres (referred to Camp Davis Industrial Park Phase 2) is underway with hopes to have shovel ready lots available for purchase in 2023.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land. It is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is considered the gateway to Topsail Island.

Demographics

In 1940, the town had 28 residents. Just three years later in 1943, the town had ballooned to 1,000 residents due to the establishing of the Camp Davis Army post.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 1,082
1960 731 −32.4%
1970 415 −43.2%
1980 465 12.0%
1990 728 56.6%
2000 831 14.1%
2010 1,268 52.6%
2020 4,171 228.9%
2023 (est.) 5,170 307.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Holly Ridge racial composition
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 3,192 76.53%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 190 14.56%
Native American 17 0.41%
Asian 69 1.65%
Pacific Islander 13 0.31%
Other/Mixed 301 7.22%
Hispanic or Latino 389 9.33%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,171 people, 981 households, and 702 families residing in the town.

Education

  • Dixon Elementary School
  • Dixon Middle School
  • Dixon High School
  • Coastal Elementary School

See also

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