Adams County's estimated 2026 population is 28,314 with a growth rate of -0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County is the 29th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 32,581 and has seen a growth of -13.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Adams County includes 55.47% Black or African American, 38.38% White, 3.79% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (55.47%)
White (38.38%)
Other race (3.79%)
Two or more races (1.84%)
Asian (0.27%)
Native American (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,141 | 55.47% |
| White | 11,167 | 38.38% |
| Other race | 1,104 | 3.79% |
| Two or more races | 536 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Adams County's average per capita income is $36,983. Household income levels show a median of $40,250. The poverty rate stands at 28.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,250 | - |
| Families | $51,653 | $71,976 |
| Households | $40,250 | $58,556 |
| Non Families | $22,413 | $36,860 |
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Median Household Income
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