Holmes County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Holmes County is located in Florida with a total population of 19,626. It is the 55th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holmes County is 42.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holmes County is $48,236. This is 33% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $101,400. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Holmes County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Holmes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.4% vs 51.4%). The Black or African American population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.