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Holmes County, MS
7 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Population
16,191
Land area
757sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Holmes County
Holmes County at a glance
- Holmes County is 66% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,538, 42% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,400 (53% below Mississippi) and median rent is $590 a month.
- Its largest cities are Durant (2,103), Tchula (1,802) and Lexington (1,350).
Local data for Holmes County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holmes County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,538
Poverty rate
36.4%
Median home value
$80,400
Median rent
$590/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
36.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (317), Italian Americans (110), German Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,669
2,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,862 per person
PPP loans
$15.4M
700 loans, 1,704 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,102
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Holmes County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 36.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holmes County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
381
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holmes County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.7%
U.S. 33.3% +17.4 pts
Diabetes
23.3%
U.S. 12.1% +11.2 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Holmes County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Holmes County, MS?
- Durant is the largest city or town in Holmes County, with about 2,103 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Holmes County?
- Holmes County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38924, 39063, 39095, 39169.
- What is the population of Holmes County, MS?
- About 16,191 people live in Holmes County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Holmes County?
- Holmes County borders Madison County, Leflore County, Yazoo County, Attala County, Carroll County, Humphreys County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023