Holmes County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
16,491
Male
7,925
48.1%
Female
8,566
51.9%
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
0.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher8.8%
High School or Higher33.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.3%
Married
28.9%
Holmes County, MS has a population of 16,491 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 14.2% of the population. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.4% of residents are foreign-born.