CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Holmes County

Mississippi · 17,000 residents · 756.674 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Jackson metro area
Compare
The short version

Holmes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,074. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 4,609 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,600. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
17,000
−21%since 2000
from 21,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+30%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K19K21K22K1990201020202024Holmes County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,074
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,898
+58%since 2000
from $10,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score42.8%(9,242)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(2,359)
Black83.5%(14,194)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(112)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0.3%(55)
Diversity Score32.6%(5,548)
Segregation Score16.3%(2,774)
Diversity Score
33
−24%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Holmes County

Sumter County
Pop 11,588
Hale County
Pop 15,194
Jeff Davis County
Pop 15,219
Bullock County
Pop 9,780
Places similar to Holmes County
Head to head

Compare Holmes County to nearby counties

HOLMES COUNTY VS
Carroll County
Income$59,327+146%
Home value$109,600+87%
Population9,226−40%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HOLMES COUNTY VS
Humphreys County
Income$33,731+40%
Home value$87,800+50%
Population7,001−55%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HOLMES COUNTY VS
Attala County
Income$51,639+115%
Home value$104,600+78%
Population17,100+11%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HOLMES COUNTY VS
Yazoo County
Income$39,295+63%
Home value$153,800+162%
Population22,947+48%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Holmes County, Mississippi?

Holmes County, Mississippi has about 17,000 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holmes County, Mississippi earns about $24,074 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 $58,600, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Holmes County, Mississippi?

About 11.7% 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 40.2% of people in Holmes County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holmes County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Holmes County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,604 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Mississippi
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →