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Holmes County, Mississippi
Holmes County, Mississippi. Holmes County had 15,465 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28051.
Holmes County is one of the 8 counties of the Jackson, MS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,465
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,000 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,191
Median household income
$32,538
±$4,202 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$80,400
±$10,741 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$590
±$72 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Holmes County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,000 residents in Holmes County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,465 for July 1, 2025, down 9.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,191 over 757 square miles of land.
| Measure | Holmes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,191 | 2,946,779 | −1,546 |
| Households | 6,157±183 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 7,595±36 | 1,341,114 | −959 |
Holmes County's population since 2000
From 21,609 in 2000 to 15,465 in 2025: down 28.4%. 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 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Durant with 1,958 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 36.3 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 81.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 14.6%.
| Measure | Holmes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±1.0 | 38.6 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.6%±0.4 pts | 55.2% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 81.0%±1.8 pts | 36.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 30.1%±2.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±1.9 pts | 11.0% | −5.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8%±2.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±2.4 pts | 25.1% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 6,157 households earn less than $32,538 a year (±$4,202), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $26,465 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,073 after inflation. 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Holmes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,538±$4,202 | $56,447 | +$6,073 |
| Mean household income | $57,698±$6,146 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,845±$2,456 | $31,549 | +$4,026 |
| People below the poverty line | 36.4%±4.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.5%±8.2 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.0%±4.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.2%±4.1 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 61.0% of Holmes County's occupied homes and renters 39.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $80,400 by its owner (±$10,741). The median renter pays $590 a month including utilities, and 46.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Holmes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $80,400±$10,741 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $590±$72 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.5%±7.8 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $979±$50 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.0%±4.3 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,595±36 | 1,341,114 | −959 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.4%±4.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.8%±3.6 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.5%±3.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±1.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 20 new housing units across Holmes County in 2025 (14 single-family), 1.3 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?
84.5% of Holmes County's workers drive alone and 2.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | Holmes County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.7%±3.3 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5%±3.0 pts | 5.8% | −6.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5%±3.4 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.0 min±3.8 | 25.6 min | +7.8 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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,359 (Tract 9505.01) to $43,679 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950128051950100 | 3,444±487 | $32,465 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950228051950200 | 3,723±534 | $43,679 |
| Tract 950328051950300 | 2,450±314 | $33,289 |
| Tract 950428051950400 | 1,952±408 | $36,733 |
| Tract 9505.0128051950501 | 2,508±252 | $18,359 |
| Tract 9505.0228051950502 | 2,114±353 | $32,078 |
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 Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 54th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 71st of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 82 |
| Median household income | 79th of 82 |
| Median home value | 81st of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 79th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 82 |
| Median age | 72nd of 82 |
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
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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.