Located in southwestern Wake County, North Carolina, Holly Springs offers a small-town atmosphere while balancing projected future growth. In 2000, population counts were listed at 9,192 with projected counts of 15,652 by the year 2005, and 20,452 by the year 2010.

Nestled among Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina, all towns experiencing growth from the heavily populated Raleigh and RTP areas, Holly Springs is rapidly growing. The Town of less than 1,000 in 1990 grew to more than 9,000 in 2000 and is nearing 13,000 today. Because of the dramatic, pace-setting growth, the current mayor, Dick Sears, coined Holly Springs as "the fastest growing town in North Carolina," erecting signs boasting the brand on major thoroughfares leading into Town.

Whether it is the Town’s balance of commercial and residential development, its reasonable land prices coupled with its proximity to urban centers, or its small-town charm, new residents and businesses continue to be attracted to Holly Springs.

Hardly a weekend passes without a Town-sponsored family activity in a local park or downtown, whether it’s a free movie or concert during the warmer months or a seasonal event such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt or the Happy Holly Days Parade.

Indeed, the community seems ever-occupied with providing for future generations. The Town currently has two elementary schools and one middle school and plans to open a high school in 2006. A library and cultural arts center are scheduled to open in downtown Holly Springs in 2006 to offer additional opportunities for youth and adults alike.
Taken from www.hollyspringsnc.us

County: Wake County
Holly Springs Zip Codes: 27540

Holly Springs Public Schools:
Elementary School: HOLLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
Middle School: Unknown
High School: COMMUNITY PARTNERS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Holly Springs School Information

Holly Springs Population: 12,367
Holly Springs White Population: 9,284
Holly Springs Black Population: 2,537
Holly Springs Hispanic Population: 386
Holly Springs Asian Population: 134
Holly Springs Hawaiian Population: 5
Holly Springs Indian Population: 62
Holly Springs Other Population: 165
Holly Springs Male Population: 6,120
Holly Springs Female Population: 6,247

Holly Springs Average House Value: $159,000.00
Holly Springs Average Household Income: $65,375.00
Holly Springs Average Persons Per Household: 2.77

Holly Springs Median Age: 31.40
Holly Springs Median Age Male: 31.00
Holly Springs Median Age Female: 31.70

Holly Springs Business Establishments: 231
Holly Springs Employees: 1,608
Holly Springs Total Annual Payroll: $43,526,000.00