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Holcomb

Mississippi · 336 residents · 4.751 sq mi
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Population has grown 28% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 52.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
336
+28%since 2023
from 262 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
+28%since 2023
from 55 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
−18%since 2023
from 49.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
69214358503648201020202024Holcomb
2024336
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,518
−28%since 2023
from $21,460 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+32%since 2023
from 0.319 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
+36.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45%(118)
Black55%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(276)
Black17.9%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.7%(123)
Diversity Score
37
−41%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
+46.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
Female
41.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
Foreign born
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Mississippi?

Holcomb, Mississippi has about 336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Mississippi?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Holcomb, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holcomb, Mississippi?

About 52.4% of people in Holcomb, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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