Holmes County, MS Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,975 | 2,949,037 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 20.9 | 60.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.66% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,003 | 1,131,698 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Holmes County declined by 19.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 16,491 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Holmes County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,291 | $55,084 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.93% | 4.47% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Holmes County is about 47% lower than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $87,499 | $119,791 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $588 | $923 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.6% | 69.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Holmes County is about 12.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $588 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Holmes County spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 269 hours, about 11.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.3 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.7 | 42.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 269 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,351 | $5,533 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 5.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,278 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 227 | 914 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Mississippi:
Sharkey County (13.0 min), Coahoma County (13.3 min), Leflore County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Wilkinson County (35.9 min), Greene County (33.2 min), Stone County (32.7 min).
The average commute time in Holmes County is 32 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Mississippi.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Holmes County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.4), Lafayette County (0.3), Oktibbeha County (0.3).
Lowest:
Issaquena County (0.1), Tallahatchie County (0.2), Greene County (0.2).
Health
Holmes County has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 33.2% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.8% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.8), Lafayette County (0.8), Oktibbeha County (0.8).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7), Sharkey County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holmes County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Holmes County, Mississippi?
The population of Holmes County, Mississippi is 15,975, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Holmes County, Mississippi?
The population density of Holmes County, Mississippi is 20.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Holmes County, Mississippi?
The median household income in Holmes County, Mississippi is $29,291, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Holmes County, Mississippi?
The median home price in Holmes County, Mississippi is $87,499, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Holmes County, Mississippi?
The unemployment rate in Holmes County, Mississippi is 8.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.