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Holmes County, Florida
Holmes County, Florida. Holmes County had 20,119 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 12059.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,119
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,653 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,513
Median household income
$49,343
±$2,104 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$110,200
±$15,120 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$844
±$46 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Holmes County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,653 residents in Holmes County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,119 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,513 over 479 square miles of land.
| Measure | Holmes County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,513 | 22,416,077 | +81 |
| Households | 7,011±222 | 8,752,810 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.08 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,659±30 | 10,256,470 | no clear change |
Holmes County's population since 2000
From 18,564 in 2000 to 20,119 in 2025: up 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Holmes County?
Holmes County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Bonifay with 2,839 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bonifay | 2,759 | $40,896 |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce de Leon | 504 | $77,798 |
| EstoGEOID 1221250 | 341 | $45,313 |
| WestvilleGEOID 1276975 | 261 | $73,750 |
| NomaGEOID 1248900 | 208 | $45,972 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Holmes County?
The median resident of Holmes County is 43.7 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.8%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Holmes County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±0.7 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.4 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±0.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 27.4% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.2%±1.1 pts | 50.4% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 14.6% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±1.0 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3%±2.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0%±2.1 pts | 11.5% | −4.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.5%±2.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5%±2.2 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Holmes County earn?
Half of Holmes County's 7,011 households earn less than $49,343 a year (±$2,104), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $48,123 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Holmes County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,343±$2,104 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,105±$5,309 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,071±$1,961 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±3.8 pts | 12.6% | −8.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1%±8.3 pts | 16.5% | −15.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±2.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.0%±3.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Holmes County?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Holmes County's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,200 by its owner (±$15,120). The median renter pays $844 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Holmes County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,200±$15,120 | $359,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $844±$46 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9%±10.4 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,188±$107 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4%±3.5 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,659±30 | 10,256,470 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9%±5.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.0%±3.9 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 36.0%±3.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Holmes County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Holmes County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Holmes County get to work?
86.0% of Holmes County's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Holmes County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.5%±2.5 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | −4.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 86.0%±3.4 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±2.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8%±2.2 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.7 min±3.1 | 28.0 min | +7.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Holmes County's census tracts?
Holmes County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,607 (Tract 9603) to $58,903 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960112059960100 | 3,762±507 | $58,903 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.0112059960201 | 2,939±506 | $51,909 |
| Tract 9602.0212059960202 | 2,218±399 | $46,094 |
| Tract 960312059960300 | 3,077±475 | $36,607 |
| Tract 9604.0112059960401 | 1,541±65 | not published |
| Tract 9604.0212059960402 | 3,682±621 | $52,386 |
| Tract 9604.0312059960403 | 2,294±331 | $42,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Holmes County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 55th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 61st of 67 |
| Median home value | 67th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 67 |
| Median age | 33rd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Holmes County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.