Holmes County's estimated 2026 population is 15,008 with a growth rate of -1.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Holmes County is the 55th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,406 and has seen a growth of -22.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Holmes County includes 82.41% Black or African American, 14.24% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (82.41%)
White (14.24%)
Two or more races (2.98%)
Asian (0.23%)
Native American (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,591 | 82.41% |
| White | 2,349 | 14.24% |
| Two or more races | 491 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Holmes County's average per capita income is $28,498. Household income levels show a median of $29,434. The poverty rate stands at 37.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $55,758 | - |
| Families | $41,586 | $66,531 |
| Households | $29,434 | $55,138 |
| Non Families | $16,657 | $31,523 |
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