U.S. County · Profile

Adams County

28.7KTotal Population
59Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-16.29%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Adams County has a population of 28,746 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Adams County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American53.4%15,350
White38.9%11,182
Hispanic or Latino7.0%2,012
Some Other Race4.2%1,207
Two or More Races2.4%690
Asian0.9%259
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%57
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Adams County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$37,271
50.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$22,924
40.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
27.2%
136.5% above national average
Median Age
41.5 years

Income & Poverty

$37,271Median Household Income
$22,924Per Capita Income
27.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$37,271$55,372
Families$50,903$69,949
Married-couple Families$50,903$57,011
Nonfamily Households$22,474$24,272

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Adams County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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