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Holmes County

Ohio · 44,223 residents · 422.614 sq mi
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Holmes County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,453. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,400. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,223
+14%since 2000
from 38,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
+11%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K35K39K42K46K1990201020202024Holmes County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,453
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,751
+74%since 2000
from $14,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+12%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(38,330)
Black0.3%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(292)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(1,081)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(42,875)
Black0.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(474)
Asian0.1%(64)
Other0.8%(350)
Diversity Score5.6%(2,498)
Segregation Score35%(15,470)
Diversity Score
6
+104%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
41.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2013
from 54.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holmes County, Ohio?

Holmes County, Ohio has about 44,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holmes County, Ohio earns about $64,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holmes County, Ohio expensive?

In Holmes County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $224,400, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Holmes County, Ohio?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Holmes County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holmes County, Ohio?

About 9.7% of people in Holmes County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holmes County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Holmes County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,374 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9763.02Census Tract 9765Census Tract 9768.01Census Tract 9767Census Tract 9768.02Census Tract 9763.01Census Tract 9766Census Tract 9764.03Census Tract 9764.02Census Tract 9764.01
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 44654ZIP 44627ZIP 44624ZIP 43804ZIP 44637ZIP 44633ZIP 44611ZIP 44638ZIP 44628ZIP 44661ZIP 44689ZIP 44687ZIP 44610ZIP 44690ZIP 44660
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