Holmes County, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Holmes County, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Ohio
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below averageLeast educated county in Ohio
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Holmes County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,391 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 104.8 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 30.2 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,387 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Holmes County grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,391 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Holmes County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.5% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,865 24.5% +3.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,527 19.2% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,770 17.5% -2.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,052 13.6% -4.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in Holmes County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 50.3% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Holmes County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Holmes County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,711 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.49% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Holmes County is about 7% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Holmes County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $321,206 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $816 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.0% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Holmes County is about 32.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $816 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Holmes County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Holmes County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.9 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,631 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,876 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 556 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Hancock County (15.3 min), Van Wert County (15.5 min), Mercer County (16.0 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (32.5 min), Vinton County (32.0 min), Brown County (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Holmes County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
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 | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.25 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Holmes County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Holmes County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Holmes County, OH Compared With Nearby Counties
Holmes County, OH is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 44,391 residents against a local median of 63,140. Where Holmes County, OH breaks from the counties next to it is median home price, sitting 102% above the local median of $159,396 at $321,206.
The counties themselves spread $237,309 on median home price, so Holmes County, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Holmes County, OH has the highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County, OH | 44,391 | $76,711 #1/6 | $321,206 #1/6 | 17.9 min #2/6 |
| Coshocton County, OH | 36,744 | $55,356 | $121,323 | 18.9 min |
| Wayne County, OH | 116,585 | $73,877 | $159,396 | 17.1 min |
| Ashland County, OH | 52,253 | $69,984 | $18,604 | 18.9 min |
| Tuscarawas County, OH | 92,349 | $65,648 | $179,678 | 19.0 min |
| Knox County, OH | 63,140 | $73,529 | $255,913 | 18.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holmes County, Ohio.
How big is Holmes County, Ohio by population?
About 44,391 people live in Holmes County, Ohio, in 13,387 households of 3.3 people on average. The median age is 30.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 7 years.
Is Holmes County, Ohio mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Holmes County, Ohio has 105 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Holmes County, Ohio?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($321,206 against $76,711), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $816 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Holmes County, Ohio?
Unemployment in Holmes County, Ohio is only 2.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Holmes County, Ohio?
9.6% of adults in Holmes County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 10), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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