Holly Springs, NC โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Wake County ยท North Carolina

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Holly Springs based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Holly Springs
National Avg
North Carolina Avg
Population: 67Income: 88Home Value: 49Safety: 100Education: 60Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 89

Quick Stats

Population

43,429

2023 ACS

Median Income

$132,435

2023

Median Home Value

$485,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,858

2023

Median Age

36.3

Unemployment

3.5%

Cost of Living Index

178.9

100 = national avg

Holly Springs is a city in Wake County, North Carolina, with a population of 43,429 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Holly Springs is one of the communities in North Carolina.

The median household income in Holly Springs is $132,435, and the median home value is $485,500. The cost of living index is 178.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,858 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 36.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

43,429

Male

21,280

49.0%

Female

22,149

51.0%

Median Age

36.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

42.2%

High School or Higher

47.1%

Foreign Born

9.8%

Veterans

4.0%

Married

48.9%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.403

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

76.0%

Foreign Born

9.8%

White
76.0%
Black
8.0%
Asian
7.5%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
6.5%
Other
1.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%

2,428 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
602 (24.8%)
Puerto Rican
424 (17.5%)
Cuban
187 (7.7%)
Dominican
12 (0.5%)
Salvadoran
24 (1.0%)
Guatemalan
31 (1.3%)
Colombian
269 (11.1%)
Ecuadorian
95 (3.9%)
Peruvian
72 (3.0%)
Other Hispanic
710 (29.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,251 (69.4%)
Chinese
297 (9.2%)
Filipino
101 (3.1%)
Vietnamese
113 (3.5%)
Korean
147 (4.5%)
Japanese
90 (2.8%)
Pakistani
28 (0.9%)
Taiwanese
26 (0.8%)
Other Asian
193 (5.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chamorro
1 (2.3%)
Fijian
41 (95.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
116 (99.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

40,483

English Only

88.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

1,846 speakers

Limited English

2.2%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
1,846 (4.6%)
Spanish
1,043 (2.6%)
Other Asian
680 (1.7%)
Slavic Languages
274 (0.7%)
Chinese
218 (0.5%)
German
182 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
158 (0.4%)
Arabic
139 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
126 (0.3%)
Korean
54 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.8%

Limited English Proficiency

2.2%

Other Indo-European
11.1% limited English
Spanish
24.6% limited English
Other Asian
14.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
23.4% limited English
Chinese
37.6% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
5.1% limited English
Arabic
40.3% limited English
Vietnamese
19.8% limited English
Korean
53.7% limited English
Other Languages
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,718

4.0% of population

Disability Rate

26.9%

462 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$73,477

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
37.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
44.4%
Vietnam
18.1%
Korea
1.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.9%
35-54
49.0%
55-64
15.5%
65-74
11.6%
75+
17.0%

Male Veterans

1,394

81.1%

Female Veterans

324

18.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$73,477

Non-Veteran Income

$64,917

Difference

$8,560

13.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

462

Without Disability

1,256

Disability Rate

26.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

34,662

#1 Ancestry

English

16.7% (7,252)

#2 Ancestry

German

16.6% (7,191)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

13.1% (5,710)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
16.7%
German
16.6%
Irish
13.1%
Italian
7.5%
American
4.4%
Polish
2.9%
French
2.8%
Scottish
2.4%
European
2.1%
Scotch-Irish
1.7%
Swedish
1.4%
Norwegian
1.1%
Hungarian
1.0%
Arab
1.0%
Greek
0.8%
Russian
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Dutch
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Swiss
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

14,415

Family Households

11,826

82.0%

Married Couples

9,973

69.2%

Non-Family Households

2,589

18.0%

Single Mother Households

1,190

8.3%

Single Father Households

663

4.6%

Living Alone

2,197

15.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

14,244

In Married Couple

11,567

81.2%

With Single Mother

1,361

9.6%

With Single Father

1,316

9.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$147,283

Married Couple Income

$161,337

Single Mother Income

$80,132

Single Father Income

$111,756

Avg Family Size

3.0

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

410

Grandparents Responsible

29

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$132,435

+81% vs national

Per Capita Income

$51,487

+39% vs national

Poverty Rate

4.4%

-68% vs national

Gini Index

0.3622

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.5%

-32% vs national

SNAP Recipients

2.6%

of households

How Holly Springs Compares

Holly Springs vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Holly Springs is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Holly Springs. The median household income here is $132,435.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
5.4%
$25-50K
7.8%
$50-75K
9.1%
$75-100K
11.0%
$100-150K
23.7%
$150-200K
19.2%
$200K+
23.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

-39% vs NC avg

Labor Force

22,193

Employed

21,304

Mean Commute

20 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

42.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

47.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.3

Work from Home

30.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

178.9

100 = national avg

+78.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$78,727

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$186,082

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
217.6
Food
151.2
Transportation
134.5
Healthcare
141.0
Utilities
154.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,596

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,750

per month

The median household income in Holly Springs, NC is $132,435, which is 80.9% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $51,487. The poverty rate of 4.4% is lower than the NC state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3622, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 22,193. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 30.5% working from home. About 63.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 178.9, which is 78.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 217.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $78,727 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$634,995

Median List Price

$621,447

Price Per Sq Ft

$228

Days on Market

58

Active Inventory

107

Months of Supply

2.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$568,662

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,954

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

2.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.6%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
2.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.5%
Listings with Price Drops
22.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 1.2%List Price โ†‘ 1.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

44

New Listings

60

Pending Sales

55

Homes Sold โ†“ 39.7%New Listings โ†“ 9.1%Pending โ†“ 32.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$228

Median List $/SF

$243

Sale $/SF โ†“ 1.3%List $/SF โ†‘ 5.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Holly Springs, NC? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, home prices have risen 400.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 147.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 110.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 56.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 5.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Raleigh-Cary, NC housing market rather than Holly Springs alone.

40yr โ†‘ 400.5%20yr โ†‘ 147%10yr โ†‘ 110.6%5yr โ†‘ 56.9%2yr โ†‘ 5.1%Q4 1977 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Raleigh-Cary, NC

Holly Springs vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Holly Springs is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$485,500

Median Rent

$1,858

Total Housing Units

15,171

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner Occupied

83.4%

Renter Occupied

16.6%

Median Property Tax

$3,853

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,167

Housing Types

Single Family
89.8%
Multi-Family
9.6%
Mobile Home
0.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,853

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.79%

of home value

Median Home Value

$485,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,920

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,853) by the median home value ($485,500). In Holly Springs, NC, this works out to an effective rate of 0.79%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Holly Springs, NC is $634,995 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 58 days on the market. 2.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $228. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,954/month. About 83.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2008. There are 15,171 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,853. The effective tax rate is 0.79%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)

Violent Crime Rate

0.81

per 1,000 residents

-70% vs national

Property Crime Rate

10.29

per 1,000 residents

-41% vs national

Total Crimes

535

2023

Violent Clearance

54%

cases solved

Property Clearance

23%

cases solved

YoY Change

+22.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2022

How Holly Springs Compares

Source: FBI (2023)

Holly Springs vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2023)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Holly Springs is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 42.2%Property โ†‘ 13.4%2015 โ†’ 2023

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2023)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2023)

Holly Springs police solve 100% of robbery cases but only 10% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2023)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent80.1725.0%
RobberyViolent20.04100.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent290.6058.6%
BurglaryProperty601.2431.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty4268.8422.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty100.2110.0%

Holly Springs, NC reported 39 violent crimes and 496 property crimes in 2023. The violent crime rate of 0.81 per 1,000 residents is 70.0% below the national average of 2.70 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 54% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 426 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 13.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2023394960.8110.29
2022304570.6610.06
2021344210.8110.07
2020333730.839.42
2019252560.656.64
2018252670.687.21
2017173170.499.08
201692950.278.98
2015182870.579.07

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

95.5

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$1.1B

Individual Assistance

$1.2M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.8B
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Tropical Depression Chantal โ†’Severe Storm(s)Sep 2025$53Kโ€”
Tropical Storm Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024$25.0Mโ€”
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneOct 2022$9Kโ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred โ†’FloodSep 2021$48Kโ€”
Hurricane Isaias โ†’HurricaneOct 2020$283Kโ€”
Hurricane Isaias โ†’HurricaneAug 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$961.8M$854K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneOct 2019$543Kโ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneSep 2019โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Michael โ†’Tropical StormJan 2019$66Kโ€”
Hurricane Florence โ†’HurricaneSep 2018$9.8M$6K
Hurricane Florence โ†’HurricaneSep 2018โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Matthew โ†’HurricaneOct 2016$8.4M$168K
Hurricane Matthew โ†’HurricaneOct 2016โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$1.4Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2011$4.3M$170K
Hurricane Earl โ†’HurricaneSep 2010$47Kโ€”

Showing 20 of 42 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,638

Total Claims Paid

$31,238,830

Avg Claim Payout

$19,071

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

35

Federal Funding

$15,711,884

Properties Protected

106

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.28

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine17$11,588,195
601.1: Generators5$275,142
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures2$0
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$10,825
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$652,383

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Holly Springs has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, heat wave, tornado. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 1,638 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,052,537,110 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,227,370 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 35 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.8%

8.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.3%

4.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.9%

4.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.0%

Arthritis

19.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

29.8%

Lack of Support

18.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

20.0%

Mobility

7.4%

Cognitive

10.6%

Hearing

4.4%

Vision

2.7%

Self-Care

2.1%

Independent Living

4.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Holly Springs has an obesity rate of 27.8%, which is 8.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

4.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.6 mi

Wakemed, Cary Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wakemed, Cary Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Rex Hospital13.0 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health14.6 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus17.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Holly Hill Mental Health Services17.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

51,947

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
HOLLY SPRINGS, TOWN OF51,9470

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

20 min

-15% vs national

Drive Alone

63.2%

-20% vs national

Work From Home

30.5%

+228% vs national

Carpool

3.9%

Walk / Bike

1.7%

combined

How Holly Springs's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202222000
202111000
202011100
201911010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Holly Springs, NC is 20 minutes, which is 15.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 63.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 30.5% work from home, which is above the NC state average of 9.4%. 3.9% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

97.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

92.5%

of households

No Internet

0.9%

of households

Total Households

14,415

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
92.5%
Cellular Data Plan
94.0%
Satellite
5.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.6%
No Internet Access
0.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.2%

of households

Smartphone

97.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

96.0%

of households

Tablet

80.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.2%
Smartphone
97.6%
Desktop / Laptop
96.0%
Tablet
80.9%
Smartphone Only
2.1%
No Computer
0.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.6ยข

per kWh

-32% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.8ยข

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

-2% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Holly Springs vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

51,947

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOLLY SPRINGS, TOWN OFCommunityPurchased surface water51,9470

97.8% of households in Holly Springs have broadband internet access. 92.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 0.9% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 51,947 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Holly Springs is located in Wake County, NC. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Holly Springs.

Election Overview

Source: Wake County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

402,984

61.9%

GOP Votes

236,735

36.4%

Total Votes

650,796

Margin

D+25.5%

Shift from 2020

R+0.9pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+25.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024402,984236,735650,79661.9%36.4%D+25.5
2020393,336226,197631,83062.3%35.8%D+26.5
2016298,353193,607510,94058.4%37.9%D+20.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Wake County recorded 650,796 total votes. Democrats won the county with 61.9% of the vote compared to 36.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+25.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Wake County has shifted 5.0 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

162

Total Assets

$74.5M

Total Income

$37.5M

Per 10K Residents

37.3

nonprofits

-26.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

6

Median Assets

$45K

Oldest Active

1945

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
23
Education
19
Recreation & Sports
17
Human Services
15
Arts & Culture
11
Youth Development
11
Philanthropy
7
Community Improvement
6
Animal-Related
5
Health Care
4
Voluntary Health
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Public Benefit
4
Mental Health
2
Medical Research
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Science & Tech
2
Environment
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
International
1
Civil Rights
1
95.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $71.1M of $74.5M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Holly Springs

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
TRIANGLE EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONEducation$46.0M$14.5M2016
CORPORATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPSEducation$13.5M$6.3M2002
NEW SCHOOL INCโ€”$3.3M$3.1M1986
HOPE THROUGH HEALTH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.2M$409K2020
STXBP1 FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$1.5M$1.4M2017
HOLLY SPRINGS FOOD CUPBOARDFood & Agriculture$1.0M$998K2011
CONSERVATION THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTHAnimal-Related$788K$1.3M2003
BACK YARD FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$676K$10K2009
WAKE FUTBOL CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$590K$4.4M2012
AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY INCORPORATEDEnvironment$559K$207K2024
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & CAPABILITY ASSOCIATION INCEducation$530K$212K2006
MEGS SMILE FOUNDATION INCMedical Research$494K$216K2011
PAW-FECT MATCH RESCUE & REHABILITATIONAnimal-Related$366K$469K2006
NORTH CAROLINA PACE ASSOCIATIONHealth Care$245K$492K2013
NEPAL CENTER OF NORTH CAROLINA INCArts & Culture$223K$113K2014
SHREE SHIVKRUPANAND SWAMI FOUNDATION OF AMERICAPublic Benefit$222K$189K2022
HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERSEducation$200K$309K2007
ESTHER INTERNATIONALHuman Services$152K$55K2018
PTA NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSโ€”$145K$127K1985
HSHS CHORAL BOOSTER CLUBArts & Culture$88K$267K2014
CAROLINA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE INCArts & Culture$61K$116K2022
PTA NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSโ€”$58K$94K1985
PINE SPRINGS PREPARATORY ACADEMY PTOEducation$58K$105K2017
WOLFPACK RTC INCRecreation & Sports$56K$188K2025
HOLLY SPRINGS HALF MARATHONRecreation & Sports$47K$114K2017
SUNSET RIDGE BARRACUDAS INCRecreation & Sports$45K$67K2020
PTA NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSโ€”$39K$66K1985
GOLDEN HAWKS CLUB INCEducation$38K$332K2007
THE TAYLOR FAMILY PRIVATE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$38K$2K1999
HOLLY SPRINGS THEATRE COMPANY BOOSTERS INCHuman Services$32K$51K2024
ZACHS TOY CHESTVoluntary Health$32K$128K2014
SECOND HOME SUPPORT NETWORKMental Health$31K$99K2022
PTA NC CONGRESS HOLLY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHHOL PTAEducation$29K$105K2015
QUEST MINISTRIESReligion$22K$135K2001
PTA NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSโ€”$20K$69K1985
PTA NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSโ€”$19K$48K1985
GOSPEL OPERATIONS NETWORKMental Health$18K$56K2017
NORTH CAROLINA WARRIORS ICE HOCKEY PROGRAMRecreation & Sports$13K$93K2019
GLOBAL RELIEF CORPORATIONPublic Safety$8K$167K2025
INNOVATECONNECT INCScience & Tech$8K$18K2023
GRACIE PETERSON FOUNDATIONHuman Services$6K$48K2023
SOUTH EASTERN MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATIONYouth Development$6K$97K2021
DARE TO SHAREArts & Culture$6K$11K2001
CAPITAL BASEBALL CLUBRecreation & Sports$3K$50K2023
PRINCETON INSTITUTE OF YOUTH MINISTRIESโ€”$3K$68K1988
POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITIESHousing & Shelter$500โ€”2024
RUDY S FOUNDATION INCMedical Research$221$65K2022
THE 4TH DOWN FOUNDATION INCYouth Development$7$12016
PLAYGROUNDSTARSRecreation & Sports$1โ€”2023
THE STORY OF BECOMING MEYouth Development$1$12022

Holly Springs, NC has 162 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $74.5M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 23 organizations. 6 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 37.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1945.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

182

Total Approved

$86.7M

Jobs Supported

1,828

Per 10K Residents

41.9

SBA loans

-55.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

62

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

14 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

164

Total Amount

$73.3M

Avg Loan

$447,096

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$55.7M(76%)

Jobs Supported

1,652

50410% of all loans

Loans

18

Total Amount

$13.4M

Avg Loan

$743,333

Median Loan

$458,000

7(a) โ€” 90%504 โ€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

46

25% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$39.0M

45% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$846,783

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services31 loans
NAICS 72
$12.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance30 loans
NAICS 62
$32.1M
Professional & Technical Services23 loans
NAICS 54
$6.4M
Other Services14 loans
NAICS 81
$6.9M
Retail Trade11 loans
NAICS 44
$1.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Kona Mahant Krupa Inc.1$5.0M
Dcn Properties Llc1$5.0M
Max Learning Inc.1$4.9M
Lomi Global Foods Llc4$4.1M
Holly Springs School for Early Education2$2.5M
Kiddie Academy of Holly Springs Towne Center1$2.3M
Fortisgs Llc2$2.2M
Trinity Animal Hospital Pa1$2.2M
Max Estates, Llc1$2.1M
Bacillio Llc1$2.0M

Holly Springs, NC has received 182 SBA loans totaling $86.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 164 loans (90% of the total), supporting 1,652 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 18 loans totaling $13.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Holly Springs is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 14 loans. That works out to 41.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

281,725

Avg Median Income

$122,213

Avg Home Value

$482,350

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
2750247,436$137,088$491,900$1,78628.3
2751133,279$104,072$416,600$1,43611.7
2751818,995$121,242$594,900$1,5379.9
2752659,306$105,055$372,300$1,59198.1
2753925,944$140,121$494,400$1,78131.0
2754045,993$125,681$474,700$1,71848.0
275625,044$168,804$590,100N/A54.2
2760645,728$75,640$423,900$1,36924.5

Holly Springs, NC has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 281,725. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $122,213. The average median home value is $482,350. The average median monthly rent is -$83,331,931.

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