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Holcomb

Mississippi · 600 residents · 4.751 sq mi
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Holcomb has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
600
+9%vs 2011
vs 551 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 116 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+8%vs 2011
vs 33.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
69214358503648201020202024Holcomb
2024336
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,707
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,860 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,202
+11%vs 2011
vs $14,629 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.297 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$698
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $815 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−17.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−18%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(277)
Black37.2%(205)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74.1%(409)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(350)
Black39.8%(239)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.4%(368)
Diversity Score
61
−17%vs 2011
vs 74 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 27.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.6% in 2011
Female
42.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
Foreign born
13.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Mississippi?

Holcomb, Mississippi has about 600 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holcomb, Mississippi?

The typical household in Holcomb, Mississippi earns about $45,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holcomb, Mississippi expensive?

In Holcomb, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Mississippi?

About 11.4% 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 17.4% of people in Holcomb, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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