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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Holmes County

Florida · 18,564 residents · 478.857 sq mi
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Holmes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,923. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,564
+18%since 1990
from 15,778 in 1990
1990 – 2025
39 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+6%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Holmes County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,923
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,241 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,135
+64%since 1990
from $8,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
18.5% rent
1.9
−9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(14,700)
Black4.8%(764)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(215)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score19%(3,005)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(16,501)
Black6.4%(1,190)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(358)
Asian0.4%(72)
Diversity Score20.8%(3,854)
21
+9%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holmes County, Florida?

Holmes County, Florida has about 18,564 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Holmes County, Florida?

The typical household in Holmes County, Florida earns about $27,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holmes County, Florida expensive?

In Holmes County, Florida, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Holmes County, Florida?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Holmes County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holmes County, Florida?

About 19.1% of people in Holmes County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holmes County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Holmes County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,786 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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