This was 9.3 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,649.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Holly Ridge for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 184 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 266 | 13.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 33 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 209 | 10.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 296 | 14.6 |
| Associate's degree | 210 | 10.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 549 | 27.1 |
| Master's degree | 260 | 12.9 |
| Professional school degree | 16 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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