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Holmes County

Mississippi · 21,604 residents · 756.674 sq mi
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Holmes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,809. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,500. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,604
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 21,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
27.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 29.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K19K21K22K1990201020202024Holmes County
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.8%(1,894)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 910.1%(2,181)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.3%(2,233)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 1910.1%(2,192)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.9%(1,481)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.4%(2,896)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4411.3%(2,442)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 547.6%(1,633)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 647.3%(1,567)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.2%(1,557)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845.3%(1,135)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.8%(393)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,809
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,235 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,969
−44%vs 2000
vs $10,683 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
53.2%
+12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$206
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $265 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Holmes County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(4,395)
Black78%(16,850)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(194)
Asian0.1%(32)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic24%(5,176)
Black75.8%(16,386)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(89)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(27)
Spaniard0.2%(26)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.2%(35)
Chinese0%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American6%(968)
English2.6%(428)
Irish2%(317)
Italian0.7%(110)
German0.6%(101)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(49)
French0.3%(45)
Scottish0.1%(23)
Arab0.1%(21)
Lebanese0.1%(21)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.0%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.9%(2,799)
Married40.3%(2,454)
Widowed3.2%(194)
Divorced10.6%(648)
Women 15+
Never married47.1%(3,252)
Married32.3%(2,231)
Widowed9.1%(625)
Divorced11.5%(797)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Compare Holmes County to nearby counties

HOLMES COUNTY VS
Carroll County
Income$59,327+505%
Home value$109,600+272%
Population9,226−40%
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HOLMES COUNTY VS
Humphreys County
Income$33,731+244%
Home value$87,800+198%
Population7,001−55%
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HOLMES COUNTY VS
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Income$51,639+426%
Home value$104,600+255%
Population17,100+11%
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HOLMES COUNTY VS
Yazoo County
Income$39,295+301%
Home value$153,800+421%
Population22,947+48%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holmes County, Mississippi?

Holmes County, Mississippi has about 21,604 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Holmes County, Mississippi earns about $9,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holmes County, Mississippi expensive?

In Holmes County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $29,500, and the typical rent is about $206 a month.

How educated are people in Holmes County, Mississippi?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Holmes County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holmes County, Mississippi?

About 53.2% of people in Holmes County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9504
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 39095ZIP 39063ZIP 39169ZIP 38924
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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