Holmes County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,191 | — | #2,085 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $32,538 | -56.7% | #3,136 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $80,400 | -71.5% | #3,167 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $590 | -49.3% | #3,064 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.4% | +188.6% | #3,144 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Holmes County has a population of 16,191, making it the #2,085 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Holmes County is $32,538, ranking #3,136 out of 3,222 counties — 56.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 36.4% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.
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The median home value in Holmes County is $80,400 (-71.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $590/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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89.1% of residents in Holmes County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Holmes County, Mississippi
Holmes County, Mississippi has a total population of 16,191, making it the 2,085th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Holmes County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Holmes County is $32,538, which ranks #3,136 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 56.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 36.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.
The median home value in Holmes County is $80,400, 71.5% below the national median. Renters in Holmes County pay a median gross rent of $590 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Holmes County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.2 min.
Holmes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 81.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (14.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Holmes County, Mississippi 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.