Holmes County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,513 | — | #1,910 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,343 | -34.3% | #2,806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,002 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $110,200 | -60.9% | #2,844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $844 | -27.4% | #1,791 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +10.8% | #1,750 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Holmes County has a population of 19,513, making it the #1,910 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Holmes County is $49,343, ranking #2,806 out of 3,222 counties — 34.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Holmes County is $110,200 (-60.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $844/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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87.0% of residents in Holmes County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About Holmes County, Florida
Holmes County, Florida has a total population of 19,513, making it the 1,910th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Holmes County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Holmes County is $49,343, which ranks #2,806 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Holmes County is $110,200, 60.9% below the national median. Renters in Holmes County pay a median gross rent of $844 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Holmes County, 12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.0 min.
Holmes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Holmes County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.