Holmes County, MS population by race
The table below shows Holmes County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,549 | 15.13% |
| Black or African American | 13,980 | 82.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 263 | 1.56% |
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Holmes County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Holmes County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Holmes County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Holmes County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 15.13% are white, 82.98% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.20% are Asian and 1.56% are multiracial.
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Holmes County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Holmes County is Black or African American with a population of 13,980 (82.98% of the total population).
Holmes County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Holmes County is Black or African American with a population of 13,980 (82.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 263 (1.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Holmes County, MS
By ethnicity, 78 (0.46% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,770 (99.54% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Holmes County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 13,980 (83.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Holmes County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Holmes County's Non-Hispanic population.
Holmes County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,541 | 15.15% |
| Black or African American alone | 13,980 | 83.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 23 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 33 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 193 | 1.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Holmes County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 39 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Holmes County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Holmes County's Hispanic population.
Holmes County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 29 | 37.18% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 10 | 12.82% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 50.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Holmes County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.46% of Holmes County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Holmes County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 39 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Holmes County, MS have?
Holmes County, MS has 13,980 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 82.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Holmes County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Holmes County, MS?
With 99.54% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Holmes County.
That being said, with a 15.13% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Holmes County.
What is the majority race in Holmes County, MS?
With a population of 13,980 (82.98% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Holmes County.
Whites are second largest race in Holmes County, with 15.13% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
