Holly Springs, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Holly Springs is a small city located in Mississippi, within Marshall County. The total population is 6,704. It ranks as the 58th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holly Springs is 41.3 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holly Springs is $45,462. This is 19% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $109,600. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Holly Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Holly Springs is Black or African American, making up 71.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.0%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.5% vs 36.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Holly Springs, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.