Holmes County, Mississippi Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Holmes County, Mississippi, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Holmes County, Mississippi. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Holmes County, Mississippi. The estimated population of Holmes County, Mississippi is 17,243 people, with a median age of 35.6.

We can look at the total population in Holmes County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,243
 -0.98% -5.61%
2020
17,414
 -1.82% -
2019
17,737
 -1.87% -
2018
18,075
 -1.05% -
2017
18,267
 - -

Population of Holmes County, Mississippi by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
15%
15.6%
 -3.85%
Black/African American
84.2%
83.1%
 +1.32%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Holmes County, Mississippi by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.6 +1.71% 33.3 +7.07% 37.8 -0.26%
2020 35 +0.86% 31.1 +0.97% 37.9 -1.04%
2019 34.7 -1.14% 30.8 -1.6% 38.3 -0.26%
2018 35.1 +1.74% 31.3 +0.97% 38.4 +1.05%
2017 34.5 - 31 - 38 -

The median age of Holmes County, Mississippi gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,400 -3.99% 1,368 -18.92% 1,340 1,120
10 to 19 1,432 -5.88% 1,306 -0.63% 1,342 1,297
20 to 29 1,401 -20.28% 1,317 -5.57% 1,129 1,244
30 to 39 952 -7.1% 1,098 +2.39% 878 1,122
40 to 49 967 +8.2% 1,162 -26.8% 1,026 871
50 to 59 1,034 -24.12% 1,262 -4.53% 802 1,205
60 to 69 771 +28% 987 +4.48% 1,009 1,031
70+ 750 +1.48% 1,060 +1.02% 757 1,070

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Holmes County, Mississippi is $24,958.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Holmes County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $26,912.00
  • 45 to 64
    $22,157.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,967.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Holmes County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Holmes County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Holmes County, Mississippi is currently $40,966.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.64% of households in Holmes County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Holmes County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    50.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Holmes County is $16,681.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Holmes County by the total population of Holmes County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Holmes County, Mississippi, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Holmes County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Holmes County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Holmes County over the age of 16 is 13,420.

Of those people, a total of 43.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Holmes County is 37.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,276 17.60% 23.60%
20 to 24 years 1,203 48.20% 19.80%
25 to 29 years 1,170 78.50% 15.80%
30 to 34 years 979 65.80% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 2,009 60.10% 13.80%
45 to 54 years 1,870 54.10% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 1,046 41.80% 14.20%
60 to 64 years 1,217 38.60% 17.00%
65 to 74 years 1,558 16.90% 8.30%
75 years and over 1,092 5.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Holmes County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,337 39.90% 2.00%
Black or African American 10,993 44.20% 14.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 28 53.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 50 28.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 60 15.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,331 40.00% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Holmes County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Holmes County is 5,077, with median earnings of $23,533.00.

Women in Holmes County, Mississippi earning approximately 86.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,077 $23,533.00
Male 2,239 $25,305.00
Female 2,838 $21,929.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 313 $76,750.00
Business and Financial 138 $2,499.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $35,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $79,107.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $56,635.00
Community and Social Service 43 $21,406.00
Legal 47 $106,250.00
Educational and Library 274 $35,066.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $17,344.00
Healthcare Practitioners 296 $33,824.00
Healthcare Support 303 $16,880.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $42,679.00
Food Preparation and Serving 483 $12,009.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $22,500.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $22,386.00
Sales 335 $17,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 409 $22,313.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 155 $38,427.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 335 $26,793.00
Production 924 $25,800.00
Transportation and Material Moving 254 $22,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 187 $89,125.00 126 $30,000.00
Business and Financial 106 $0.00 32 $38,611.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $87,750.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 30 $30,000.00
Legal 6 $0.00 41 $44,911.00
Educational and Library 33 $34,293.00 241 $35,493.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $18,594.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 63 $29,769.00 233 $33,946.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 296 $16,813.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $42,857.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 160 $6,724.00 323 $15,273.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $24,152.00 43 $20,398.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $26,833.00 58 $21,136.00
Sales 82 $26,875.00 253 $14,803.00
Office and Administrative Support 22 $21,750.00 387 $22,386.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 155 $38,427.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $25,652.00 133 $46,201.00
Production 504 $30,441.00 420 $17,092.00
Transportation and Material Moving 214 $25,875.00 40 $4,583.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,674 households in Holmes County, with an average household size of 2.93 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,322 families in Holmes County with an average family size of 4.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,541 228 1,553 2,352
Average Household Size 3.64 3.98 4.84 1.1
Total Families 1,541 228 1,553 0
Average Household Size 3.57 3.66 4.78 0

Poverty

Of the 3,322 families in Holmes County, 34.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Holmes County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,591 housing units in Holmes County, Mississippi.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,674 74.75%
Vacant 1,917 25.25%

22.84% of the total 7,591 housing units in Holmes County are rental units. This is approximately 1,734 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,427 are occupied by the owner - or 45.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Holmes County is $559.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Holmes County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    513
  • Less than $500
    759
  • $500 to $999
    944
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    31
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Holmes County is $60,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Holmes County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,447
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,044
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    421
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    190
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    149
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    147
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Holmes County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Holmes County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    493
  • 1940 to 1949
    256
  • 1950 to 1959
    454
  • 1960 to 1969
    831
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,450
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,294
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,431
  • 2000 to 2009
    971
  • 2010 to 2013
    409
  • 2014 or later
    2

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Holmes County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    884
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,393
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,500
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    897

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Holmes County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Holmes County that commute to work in a particular way.

35.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Holmes County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    485
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    582
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    219
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    447
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    193
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    607
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    229
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    245
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    846
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    394
  • 90 or more minutes
    421

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Holmes County, Mississippi in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Holmes County, Mississippi

We have data for 11 places in Holmes County, Mississippi. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.