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Holmes County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Lexington

Holmes County's estimated 2025 population is 15,109 with a growth rate of -2.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Holmes County is the 56th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,406 and has seen a growth of -22.14% since that time.

15,109
Total Population
20
Population Density (miĀ²)
56
Population Rank (State)
-334 -2.16%
Annual Population Growth

Holmes County Population

Holmes County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American13,59182.41%
White2,34914.24%
Two or more races4912.98%
Asian380.23%
Native American180.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.02%
Other race00%

Holmes County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$55,758-
Families$41,586$66,531
Households$29,434$55,138
Non Families$16,657$31,523

$28,498

Average Income

$29,434

Median Household Income

37.97%

Poverty Rate