Holmes County, Mississippi

Total Population: 16,491

County Seat: Lexington

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Median Home Value

$76,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$29,434

Across all households

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)82.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)14.2%
Two or More Races2.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.8%

65 Years and Over

16.2%

Male

48.1%

Female

51.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

10.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$29,434

Mean Household Income

$55,138

Per Capita Income

$22,044

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

58.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

30.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$76,500

Median Rent

$589/mo

Total Housing Units

7,573

Owner-Occupied

60.6%

Renter-Occupied

39.4%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Married Couple Households

29.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

48.1%

Average Household Size

2.61

Broadband Internet Access

65.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28051.