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
41th
Median Household Income $49,343 -34.3% #2,806 / 3,222
13th
Median Age 43.7 years +12.3% #1,002 / 3,222
69th
Median Home Value $110,200 -60.9% #2,844 / 3,222
12th
Median Gross Rent $844 -27.4% #1,791 / 3,222
44th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +10.8% #1,750 / 3,222
46th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$49,343 −34.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,806 of 3,222
13th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,071 −36.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,890 of 3,222
10th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,750 of 3,222
46th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,644 of 3,222
49th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5% −62.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,070 of 3,222
5th percentile
Mean Commute Time
37.0 min +34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #157 of 3,222
95th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$110,200 −60.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,844 of 3,222
12th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$844 −27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,791 of 3,222
44th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.4% +18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,275 of 3,222
60th percentile
76.4% Homeownership

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Health

87.0% of residents in Holmes County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.

87.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.0% −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,692 of 3,222
16th percentile

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.