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Holmes County

Florida · 19,927 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 $32,247. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,927
+7%since 2000
from 18,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,247
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,285
+8%since 2000
from $14,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(16,501)
Black6.4%(1,190)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(358)
Asian0.4%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(3,854)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(17,722)
Black5.7%(1,140)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(444)
Asian0.4%(83)
Other3.7%(734)
Diversity Score27.4%(5,463)
Diversity Score
27
+32%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holmes County, Florida?

Holmes County, Florida has about 19,927 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holmes County, Florida earns about $32,247 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Holmes County, Florida?

About 11.1% 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 19.9% 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 4,149 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9604.03Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9604.01
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 32425ZIP 32464
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