Holly Hill, Volusia County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Holly Hill, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Holly Hill, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Holly Hill, Florida. The estimated population of Holly Hill, Florida is 12,833 people, with a median age of 44.8.

We can look at the total population in Holly Hill over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,833
+4.68%
+7.64%
2020
12,259
+0.92%
-
2019
12,147
+0.87%
-
2018
12,042
+1.01%
-
2017
11,922
- -

Population of Holly Hill, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.7%
70.8%
-7.20%
Black/African American
18.6%
17.5%
+6.29%
Native
0%
0.3%
-100.00%
Hispanic
8.4%
8%
+5.00%
Asian
2.3%
2%
+15.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
1.4%
+250.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Holly Hill, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.8 +0.67% 45.5 +1.11% 44 -0.45%
2020 44.5 +2.06% 45 +10.02% 44.2 -6.55%
2019 43.6 +6.6% 40.9 +5.68% 47.3 +6.77%
2018 40.9 -5.54% 38.7 -1.53% 44.3 -6.34%
2017 43.3 - 39.3 - 47.3 -

The median age of Holly Hill, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 676 +10.76% 372 +83.73% 718 752
10 to 19 762 -9.33% 616 -39.5% 691 397
20 to 29 873 -64.6% 708 -20.8% 427 568
30 to 39 788 +22.77% 801 +34.93% 977 1,085
40 to 49 705 -16.4% 647 +6.77% 588 678
50 to 59 889 +18.83% 840 -5.43% 1,060 791
60 to 69 761 +30.24% 645 +49.63% 999 1,006
70+ 710 +33.85% 1,129 0.040000000000001% 979 1,117

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Holly Hill, Florida is $37,333.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Holly Hill.

  • Under 25
    $25,591.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $36,950.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,419.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Holly Hill, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Holly Hill, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Holly Hill, Florida is currently $54,379.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.40% of households in Holly Hill are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Holly Hill against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Holly Hill is $26,902.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Holly Hill by the total population of Holly Hill.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Holly Hill, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Holly Hill to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Holly Hill that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Holly Hill over the age of 16 is 10,837.

Of those people, a total of 50.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Holly Hill is 46.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 562 48.00% 41.90%
20 to 24 years 494 89.10% 2.00%
25 to 29 years 501 79.20% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 1,142 75.70% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 1,751 63.30% 8.40%
45 to 54 years 1,172 78.20% 8.50%
55 to 59 years 1,114 50.40% 9.60%
60 to 64 years 1,249 49.20% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 1,608 18.50% 7.00%
75 years and over 1,244 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Holly Hill. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,945 47.90% 6.70%
Black or African American 2,053 62.40% 11.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 41.70% 0.00%
Asian 196 36.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 142 33.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 477 63.30% 14.60%
Hispanic or Latino 747 57.00% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,629 47.10% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Holly Hill as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Holly Hill is 5,076, with median earnings of $26,535.00.

Women in Holly Hill, Florida earning approximately 88.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,076 $26,535.00
Male 2,431 $28,602.00
Female 2,645 $25,371.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 327 $33,324.00
Business and Financial 205 $49,306.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $51,042.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 57 $93,050.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 287 $24,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $15,556.00
Healthcare Practitioners 339 $52,961.00
Healthcare Support 103 $31,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 92 $22,381.00
Law Enforcement 23 $56,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 435 $14,403.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 467 $15,424.00
Personal Care and Service 171 $21,977.00
Sales 527 $26,205.00
Office and Administrative Support 532 $22,203.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 436 $29,942.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $39,107.00
Production 275 $28,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 347 $24,243.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 103 $44,625.00 224 $30,862.00
Business and Financial 99 $85,417.00 106 $14,271.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $51,042.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 48 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 82 $78,583.00 205 $19,848.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00 46 $15,556.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $41,375.00 258 $53,553.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 84 $30,885.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $37,578.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $56,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $11,008.00 285 $16,893.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $16,552.00 217 $14,482.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $45,227.00 111 $20,767.00
Sales 207 $25,313.00 320 $29,423.00
Office and Administrative Support 109 $6,360.00 423 $25,477.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 427 $30,313.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $38,036.00 6 $0.00
Production 131 $39,150.00 144 $26,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 234 $23,534.00 113 $30,417.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,087 households in Holly Hill, with an average household size of 2.09 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,972 families in Holly Hill with an average family size of 2.79 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,522 255 1,195 3,115
Average Household Size 2.72 3.43 3.2 1.24
Total Families 1,522 255 1,195 0
Average Household Size 2.71 2.93 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 2,972 families in Holly Hill, 21.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Holly Hill:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,410 housing units in Holly Hill, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,087 82.15%
Vacant 1,323 17.85%

36.86% of the total 7,410 housing units in Holly Hill are rental units. This is approximately 2,731 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,232 are occupied by the owner - or 43.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Holly Hill is $1,058.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Holly Hill that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    124
  • Less than $500
    176
  • $500 to $999
    995
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,079
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    106
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    280
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    66
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in Holly Hill is $131,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Holly Hill that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    449
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    683
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    808
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    695
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    417
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    125
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    30
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Holly Hill. The chart below shows the number of properties in Holly Hill that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    215
  • 1940 to 1949
    613
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,045
  • 1960 to 1969
    878
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,849
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,391
  • 1990 to 1999
    474
  • 2000 to 2009
    917
  • 2010 to 2013
    28
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Holly Hill that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    755
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,386
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,401
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    545

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Holly Hill get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Holly Hill that commute to work in a particular way.

21.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Holly Hill.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    143
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    645
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    790
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,131
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    682
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    217
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    484
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    251
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    99
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    172
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    222
  • 90 or more minutes
    95

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Holly Hill, Florida in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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