Holmes County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$29,434
Per Capita Income
$22,044
Poverty Rate
38.0%
SNAP Recipients
30.7%
Gini Index
0.609
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K44.0%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K11.6%
$75K–$100K7.6%
$100K–$150K6.2%
$150K–$200K1.9%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Holmes County, MS is $29,434 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,044. 38.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 30.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.609 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).