Hollister, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Hollister is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Halifax County in northeastern North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 674. Hollister's ZIP code is 27844. The area of Hollister is 3.9 square miles and has a sparse population density despite its small size, demonstrating its rural nature. Many people living in Hollister rely on agriculture or commute to other towns for work or resources. Hollister’s housing patterns, local services, and transportation services all contribute to our understanding of the demographic trends and community development. This population is unique because of its low population and designation as a CDP, a census-designated place. It is not a town or city, but it does have a population of people living there. CDPs may be difficult to acquire census data from, something discussed in population problems. This CDP also has a unique population in that the majority of it comprises Native Americans. Even small errors or missing responses can skew data about Hollister because of its small population. People living in remote areas and underrepresented groups are also the most undercounted population when it comes to the census. Analyzing data from a rural CDP with a majority Native population can help us understand population trends for both minorities and rural communities.

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