Adams County's 2026 population is estimated at 30,346, reflecting a 0.95% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Adams County is the 26th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 32,581 and has grown -6.86% since 2010.
Overall: 42 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 40.1 years
There are 22,911 adults, (6,340 of whom are seniors) in Adams County.
Female: 14,580 (50.6%)
Male: 14,223 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Adams County includes 56.05% Black or African American, 37.62% White, 4.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,144 | 56.05% |
| White | 10,835 | 37.62% |
| Other race | 1,156 | 4.01% |
| Two or more races | 589 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
Adams County 's average per capita income is $40,481. Household income levels show a median of $43,644. The poverty rate stands at 27.04%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,594 | - |
| Families | $58,434 | $79,166 |
| Households | $43,644 | $64,479 |
| Non Families | $24,919 | $40,877 |
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