Population growth has been slow, but steady according to the 2000 Census. The village has a seasonal economy with its peak during the summer fishing period. There are approx. 50 full-time jobs in the village, in addition to seasonal projects. A few residents hold commercial salmon fishing permits. Subsistence hunting, fishing, trapping and gardening activities are central to the lifestyle of residents and supplies additional income.

Little Sraqay Center serves Headstart age children and Holy Cross School which is a part of the Iditarod Area School District enrolls Kindergarten to 12th grade. Medical services are provided by the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. Holy Cross Tribal Council, a federally recognized government, provides services and support for housing, social services, education, child welfare and other igap for enrolled members. The City of Holy Cross , located in an unorganized borough, was incorporated as a second class city with an elected city council that provides services primarily by the state government. Under the Native Claims Settlement Act, regional and village corporations were established in Alaska . The village corporation is Deloycheet, Inc. and the regional corporation is Doyon, Limited.

(Information provided by Deloycheet, Inc. and State of Alaska Department of Community & Economic Development)