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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Adams County

Mississippi · 34,340 residents · 462.344 sq mi
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Adams County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,234. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $57,900. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,340
−3%since 1990
from 35,356 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 76 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+13%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K30K32K34K36K1990201020202024Adams County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,234
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,778
+67%since 1990
from $9,469 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
29.7% rent
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51%(18,027)
Black48.6%(17,188)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(97)
Asian0.3%(93)
Diversity Score63.3%(22,380)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(15,701)
Black52.5%(18,026)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(273)
Asian0.2%(85)
Diversity Score63.5%(21,808)
64
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Mississippi?

Adams County, Mississippi has about 34,340 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Adams County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Adams County, Mississippi earns about $25,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Mississippi expensive?

In Adams County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Mississippi?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Mississippi?

About 25.9% of people in Adams County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,016 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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