Holmes County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Holmes County, Florida has a population of 19,513, the 55th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $49,343 and the median home value is $110,200. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

Holmes County Quick Facts

Population 19,513

Median Household Income $49,34390% MOE ±$2,104

Median Home Value $110,20090% MOE ±$15,120

Poverty Rate 14.0%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 43.7 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.4%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.5%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 19,513 55th of 67

Median Income $49,343 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Holmes County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,432	19,513	+0.4%
Median household income	$48,123	$49,343	No clear change (+2.5%)
Median home value¹	$114,087	$110,200	No clear change (-3.4%)
Median gross rent	$865	$844	No clear change (-2.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Holmes

$49,343

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Holmes

$110,200

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.0%

$25K-$50K 27.4%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 19.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

7.9%

$20K-$25K

6.4%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

6.0%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

7.8%

$50K-$60K

9.5%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

48.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $844/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

26.0%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Holmes County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bonifay	2,797	$40,896	22.1%	$142,100
Ponce de Leon	780	$77,798	11.9%	$123,800
Esto	375	$45,313	25.1%	$87,500
Westville	253	$73,750	12.1%	$102,200
Noma	237	$45,972	21.5%	$48,800

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Population Overview

Holmes County is located in Florida with a total population of 19,513. It is the 55th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holmes County is 43.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holmes County is $49,343. This is 34% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $110,200. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Holmes County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Holmes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.2% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Holmes County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Holmes County, Florida?

Holmes County has a population of 19,513, making it the 55th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Holmes County?

The median household income in Holmes County is $49,343 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.

How many cities are in Holmes County, Florida?

Holmes County contains 5 Census-designated places.