Living in Holcomb, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holcomb · Census data 2020–2024
Holcomb has 336 residents with a median age of 40.1. .
Holcomb is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Holcomb at a glance
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 40.1State: 38.6
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
Is Holcomb a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 52.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in Holcomb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.50
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Holcomb has many vacation and second homes.
Holcomb demographics
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 96
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holcomb ›
Education in Holcomb
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Holcomb have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holcomb
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Holcomb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb | 336 | — | — | — |
| Grenada | 12,375 | $46,303 | $145,600 | $802 |
| Elliott | 681 | $58,045 | $89,000 | $420 |
| North Carrollton | 538 | $15,263 | $117,500 | — |
| Duck Hill | 733 | $33,542 | $97,400 | $765 |
| Charleston | 1,979 | $36,892 | $88,800 | $683 |
| Carrollton | 389 | $85,000 | — | $1,710 |
| Glendora | 106 | $20,729 | $56,000 | $773 |
| Oakland | 402 | $32,697 | — | — |
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Is Holcomb, MS a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 52.4%.
What is the median age in Holcomb?
The median age in Holcomb is 40.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Holcomb?
The unemployment rate in Holcomb is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holcomb?
14.2% of adults in Holcomb have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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