Holmes County, Mississippi
Holmes County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Holmes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,198 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,726 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lexington. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Holmes County at a glance
Holmes County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
DurantPopulation 2,198
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Holmes County
| Population | 16,726 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Holmes County, Holmes County |
| Area | 1979 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.1235,-90.0921 |
| Named for | David Holmes |
| Capital | Lexington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:04:04 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Holmes County is located at 33°7'25"N 90°5'31"W (33.1235100, -90.0920500). It has 6 neighbors: Attala County, Carroll County, Humphreys County, Leflore County, Madison County and Yazoo County.
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The largest city of Holmes County is Durant with a population of 2,198. Other cities include, Tchula population 1,905, Lexington population 1,412, Goodman population 1,152 and Pickens population 976. See all Holmes County cities & populated places.
Holmes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Holmes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Durant | 2,198 | City in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| Tchula | 1,905 | Town of the United States |
| Lexington | 1,412 | City in and county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States |
| Goodman | 1,152 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| Pickens | 976 | Town of the United States |
| Cruger | 330 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| West | 144 | Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Holmes County
Official Website- Lexington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Holmes County decreased by 14.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,198 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,081 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,919 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,802 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,510 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,367 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,017 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,849 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,444 | -2.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,010 | -2.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,726 | -1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Holmes County (3)
People born in Holmes County, including politician Hernando Money, singer Jimi Jamison, minister, co-founder of Lockney Christian College C. W. Smith, .
More notable people
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, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 19,594 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |