Holmes County's 2026 population is estimated at 15,008, reflecting a -1.81% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Holmes County is the 55th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,406 and has grown -22.66% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 34.6 years
There are 12,232 adults, (2,715 of whom are seniors) in Holmes County.
Female: 8,496 (52.5%)
Male: 7,695 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Holmes County includes 81.01% Black or African American, 14.63% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,116 | 81.01% |
| White | 2,368 | 14.63% |
| Two or more races | 639 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Holmes County 's average per capita income is $31,023. Household income levels show a median of $32,538. The poverty rate stands at 36.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,663 | - |
| Families | $42,517 | $66,631 |
| Households | $32,538 | $57,698 |
| Non Families | $17,370 | $29,149 |
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