Adams County, Mississippi Population 2022
Adams County, Mississippi's estimated population is 29,640 with a growth rate of -1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County, Mississippi is the 27th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 32,574 and has seen a growth of -9.01% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 4,660 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 10,002 | 5,342 | 114.64% |
| 1820 | 12,076 | 2,074 | 20.74% |
| 1830 | 14,937 | 2,861 | 23.69% |
| 1840 | 19,434 | 4,497 | 30.11% |
| 1850 | 18,601 | -833 | -4.29% |
| 1860 | 20,165 | 1,564 | 8.41% |
| 1870 | 19,084 | -1,081 | -5.36% |
| 1880 | 22,649 | 3,565 | 18.68% |
| 1890 | 26,031 | 3,382 | 14.93% |
| 1900 | 30,111 | 4,080 | 15.67% |
| 1910 | 25,265 | -4,846 | -16.09% |
| 1920 | 22,183 | -3,082 | -12.20% |
| 1930 | 23,564 | 1,381 | 6.23% |
| 1940 | 27,238 | 3,674 | 15.59% |
| 1950 | 32,256 | 5,018 | 18.42% |
| 1960 | 37,730 | 5,474 | 16.97% |
| 1970 | 37,293 | -437 | -1.16% |
| 1980 | 38,035 | 742 | 1.99% |
| 1990 | 35,356 | -2,679 | -7.04% |
| 2010 | 32,574 | -2,782 | -7.87% |
| 2011 | 32,435 | -139 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 32,191 | -244 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 32,111 | -80 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 32,072 | -39 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 31,561 | -511 | -1.59% |
| 2016 | 31,569 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 31,462 | -107 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 31,044 | -418 | -1.33% |
| 2019 | 30,693 | -351 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 30,342 | -351 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 29,991 | -351 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 29,640 | -351 | -1.17% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,125 | 42.20% |
| Black or African American | 16,462 | 52.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 97 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.59% |
| Some Other Race | 798 | 2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 436 | 1.40% |
Adams County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,129 | 2.57 | 62.1 |
| Married | 3,815 | 3.19 | 77.2 |
| Male | 449 | 4.62 | 76.2 |
| Female | 2,447 | 3.79 | 44.5 |
| Non Family | 4,418 | 1.15 | 57.3 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,880 | 8.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,455 | 15.86% |
| High School Graduate | 6,918 | 31.76% |
| Some College | 3,987 | 18.30% |
| Associates Degree | 1,671 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,211 | 10.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,663 | 7.63% |
Adams County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 99 | 68 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 166 | 42 |
| White | 8,685 | 7,218 | 1,988 |
| Black | 10,733 | 8,284 | 1,807 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | |
| Hispanic | 2,104 | 759 | |
| Other Race | 556 | 86 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.37%.
$28,641
Average Earnings
$31,838
Average Male
$24,342
Average Female
Adams County, Mississippi Language by Age
Adams County, Mississippi Language
88.11% of Adams County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 11.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.74% of the population.
Adams County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 39 | 37 | 94.87% |
| Asian | 170 | 94 | 55.29% |
| Hispanic | 2,006 | 904 | 45.06% |
| Black | 16,078 | 6,709 | 41.73% |
| White | 10,151 | 1,666 | 16.41% |
| Other | 30 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 417 | 129 | 30.94% |
33.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.63%
Male Poverty Rate
33.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Adams County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Mississippi is Native, with 94.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 30.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.91%.
Adams County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Adams County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Adams County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Adams County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 834 | 7.54% |
| Black | 700 | 5.71% |
| Other Race | 30 | 4.14% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 1.94% |
Adams County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
14.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.9%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.02%
Born in Adams County, Mississippi
91.44%
Native Born
8.56%
Foreign Born
6.12%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.44% of Adams County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 73.02% having been born in Mississippi. 6.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990