2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,491
Holmes County is a small county in Mississippi with a population of 16,491. The median household income is $29,434, 55% below the national average. The poverty rate is 38.0%, median home value is $76,500, and 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% below the national average.
Population
16,491
2023 estimate
Rank #2072 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$29,434
Household
Rank #3145 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$76,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #3170 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2910 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
39% below Mississippi avg·55% below national avg
Poverty Rate
73% below Mississippi avg·153% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% below Mississippi avg·23% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,044
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
38.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
44.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
40% below Mississippi avg·63% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
25% below Mississippi avg·37% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% below Mississippi avg·17% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
46% below Mississippi avg·52% below national avg
Housing Units
7,573
Households
6,003
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$924
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
65.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
35 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
28% below Mississippi avg·43% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Mississippi avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
29.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.3%
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