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Holcomb

Mississippi · 568 residents · 4.751 sq mi
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Holcomb has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,528. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $149,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
568
+54%since 2019
from 368 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
120 / sq mi
+54%since 2019
from 77 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+3%since 2019
from 42.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
69214358503648201020202024Holcomb
2024336
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,528
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,431 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$28,032
+7%since 2019
from $26,161 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $148,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% in 2019
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−1%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(294)
Black20.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.2%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(308)
Black40.3%(229)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.7%(362)
Diversity Score
64
+59%since 2019
from 40 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−12%since 2019
from 21.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
56.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holcomb, Mississippi?

Holcomb, Mississippi has about 568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holcomb, Mississippi?

The typical household in Holcomb, Mississippi earns about $53,528 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 $149,500.

How educated are people in Holcomb, Mississippi?

About 15.4% 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 2.4% of people in Holcomb, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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