Holmes County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Florida

The population of Holmes County, Florida is 19,626 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $48,236, the median home value is $101,400, and the median age is 42.4.

The population of Holmes County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (19,844 → 19,876), a +0.01% annualized rate.

Holmes County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

19,626

Population

+0.01%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$48,236

Median Income

$101,400

Median Home Value

Holmes County covers 479 sq mi of land at 41.0 people per square mile.

About Holmes County, FL

Educational attainment is the headline number in Holmes County: 12.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 19,626 residents, Holmes County is a county in Florida.

The typical household earns $48,236, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $101,400, with typical rent around $823.

Holmes County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 12.1% — below the national 35.0%. Just 5.4% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

Holmes County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Holmes County had a population of 19,844 in 2010 and 19,876 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,876 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.

Holmes County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

19,876

Population (2024)

19,844

Population (2010)

19,876

Peak (2024)

0.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	19,844	-	-	estimate
2011	19,841	-3	-0.02%	estimate
2012	19,704	-137	-0.69%	estimate
2013	19,604	-100	-0.51%	estimate
2014	19,578	-26	-0.13%	estimate
2015	19,292	-286	-1.46%	estimate
2016	19,426	+134	+0.69%	estimate
2017	19,458	+32	+0.16%	estimate
2018	19,512	+54	+0.28%	estimate
2019	19,661	+149	+0.76%	estimate
2020	19,569	-92	-0.47%	estimate
2021	19,136	-433	-2.21%	estimate
2022	19,324	+188	+0.98%	estimate
2023	19,662	+338	+1.75%	estimate
2024	19,876	+214	+1.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	84.8%
Black or African American	6.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.4

Median Age

46.7%

Female

53.3%

Male

20.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

4.6%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

13.3%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

13.2%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

6.1%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 16.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$48,236$-23,475 vs state
Mean household income	$61,718
Per-capita income	$24,505
Poverty rate	10.9%+2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	46.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.5%

Construction

10.7%

Public administration

9.3%

Education & health care

8.2%

Manufacturing

6.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

Information

5.2%

Finance & real estate

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Holmes County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.2%

Carpool

87.1%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

32.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$101,400$-223,600 vs state

Median home value

$823

Median rent

76.7%

Homeownership rate

8,642

Total housing units

82.0%

Occupied

18.0%

Vacant

23.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.7%

With health insurance

90.1%

With broadband internet

39.0%

Foreign-born

10.2%

Veterans (18+)

17.4%

With a disability

94.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.2%

High School+

12.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Holmes County, Florida has a population of 19,626 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 41 people per square mile.

The population of Holmes County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (19,844 → 19,876), a +0.01% annualized rate.

The median household income in Holmes County, Florida is $48,236, with mean (average) household income of $61,718 and per-capita income of $24,505. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Holmes County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.8%), Black or African American (6.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Holmes County, Florida is 42.4 years. Residents are 46.7% female and 53.3% male.

The median home value in Holmes County is $101,400 and median monthly rent is $823. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,642 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Holmes County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Holmes County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.