Holmes County, Florida
Holmes County: county in Florida, United States of America
About
Holmes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,927 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,594 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bonifay. The county was created 178 years ago in 1848.
County Snapshot
Holmes County at a glance
Holmes County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Florida counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
BonifayPopulation 2,692
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Holmes County
| Population | 19,594 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Different from | Holmes County, Holmes County |
| Area | 1266 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.8679,-85.8141 |
| Capital | Bonifay |
| Establishment | January 08, 1848 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:17:41 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Holmes County is located at 30°52'4"N 85°48'51"W (30.8678900, -85.8141000). It has 4 neighbors: Geneva County, Jackson County, Walton County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Holmes County is Bonifay with a population of 2,692. Other cities include, Ponce de Leon population 569, Esto population 358, Westville population 275 and Noma population 207. See all Holmes County cities & populated places.
Holmes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Holmes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bonifay | 2,692 | City in Florida, United States |
| Ponce de Leon | 569 | Town of the United States |
| Esto | 358 | Town of the United States |
| Westville | 275 | Town in Holmes County, Florida |
| Noma | 207 | Town in Florida, United States |
Official website of Holmes County
Official Website- Bonifay
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Holmes County decreased by 1.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,927 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,838 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,697 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,594 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,564 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,273 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,398 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,427 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,443 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,617 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,594 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Holmes County, Ohio county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 44,004 people.
- Holmes County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 16,726 people.
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|---|---|---|
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