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Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Town · Population 5,766 · #133 in North Carolina
About Holly Ridge
Holly Ridge, NC is a close-knit town located in southeastern North Carolina counting 5,766 people who proudly call it home.
Holly Ridge holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,363 residents per square mile.
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North Carolina news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Holly Ridge Unique
- The only place in America named Holly Ridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,766.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Holly Ridge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Holly Ridge
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Holly Ridge
- Coastal Elementary
- Dixon Elementary
- Dixon High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)5,766
Rank in state#133 of 549
Land area4.23 sq mi
Density1,363/sq mi
Coordinates34.4935, -77.5631
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now76°F
ConditionsSunny
Wind6 to 9 mph
Source: National Weather Service