Holmes County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Holmes County, Ohio has a population of 44,312, the 53rd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $74,774 and the median home value is $251,800. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Holmes County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Holmes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millersburg | 3,170 | $46,500 | 14.9% | $144,800 |
| Berlin | 1,139 | $88,472 | 6.0% | $352,900 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,078 | $74,167 | 1.4% | $237,100 |
| Killbuck | 999 | $75,625 | 11.1% | $141,800 |
| Lake Buckhorn | 593 | $67,279 | 4.7% | $269,900 |
| Nashville | 374 | $45,625 | 6.4% | $78,200 |
| Glenmont | 273 | $61,250 | 1.5% | $94,100 |
| Holmesville | 257 | $73,000 | 3.1% | $130,600 |
| Winesburg | 176 | N/A | 15.3% | N/A |
| Mount Hope | 98 | $70,595 | 0.0% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Holmes County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?
Holmes County has a population of 44,312, making it the 53rd most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Holmes County?
The median household income in Holmes County is $74,774 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Holmes County, Ohio?
Holmes County contains 10 Census-designated places.