Holmes County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Holmes County is located in Ohio with a total population of 44,312. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holmes County is 32.5 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.6 years. With 30.5% of the population under 18, Holmes County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holmes County is $74,774. This is 7% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $251,800. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $199,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Holmes County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

10.9% 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 65% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 57.1%.