# Holly Hill, Florida

Holly Hill is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Holly Hill's city limits lie entirely on the Florida mainland, unlike the larger cities on either side of it, Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, which encompass both the mainland and the beachfront barrier island across the Halifax River. The population was 12,958 at the 2020 census.

## Geography

Holly Hill is located at 29°14′38″N 81°2′47″W﻿ / ﻿29.24389°N 81.04639°W﻿ / 29.24389; -81.04639 (29.243808, –81.046476).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 square miles (12 km$^2$), of which 3.9 square miles (10 km$^2$) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km$^2$) (13.94%) is water.

## History

Holly Hill was incorporated on July 1, 1901. The original intention for incorporation was to force local owners of razorback hogs to keep their livestock penned up.

## Demographics
### 2010 and 2020 census

Holly Hill racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic) :
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
| White (NH) | 8,727 | 8,680 | 74.85% | 66.99% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,711 | 2,184 | 14.68% | 16.85% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 58 | 47 | 0.50% | 0.36% |
| Asian (NH) | 108 | 165 | 0.93% | 1.27% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 8 | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Some other race (NH) | 29 | 71 | 0.25% | 0.55% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 235 | 562 | 2.02% | 4.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 788 | 1,241 | 6.76% | 9.58% |
| Total | 11,659 | 12,958 | | |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,958 people, 5,530 households, and 2,695 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 11,659 people, 5,388 households, and 2,592 families residing in the city.

### 2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 12,119 people in 5,583 households, including 2,998 families, in the city. The population density was 3,113.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,202.1/km$^2$). There were 6,148 housing units at an average density of 1,579.5 units per square mile (609.8 units/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the city was 87.10% White, 8.97% African American, 0.36% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.69%.
Of the 5,583 households in 2000, 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 36.9% of households were one person and 17.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.77.
In 2000, the age distribution was 19.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
In 2000, the median household income was $26,651 and the median family income was $29,154. Males had a median income of $25,946 versus $19,178 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,098. About 13.5% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

## Government

Holly Hill's form of government is commission-manager.

### Elected city officials

* Chris Via, Mayor
* John Penny, Vice Mayor and City Commissioner, District 1
* Penny Currie, City Commissioner, District 2
* John C. Danio, City Commissioner, District 3
* Roy Johnson, City Commissioner, District 4

### Appointed

* Joseph Forte, City Manager
* Valerie Manning, City Clerk
* Scott Simpson, City Attorney
* Byron Williams, Chief of Police

## Notable people

* Dimitri Diatchenko, actor
* Larry Flynn, racing driver
* William S. McCoy, lived and worked in Holly Hill as a skilled yacht builder, prior to his entry into rum-running