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Adams County

Mississippi · 32,297 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 $27,096. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $77,500. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,297
−6%since 2000
from 34,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K32K34K36K1990201020202024Adams County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,096
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,234 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,473
+11%since 2000
from $15,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(15,701)
Black52.5%(18,026)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(273)
Asian0.2%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(21,808)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(12,485)
Black53.1%(17,150)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(2,150)
Asian0.4%(126)
Other0.5%(152)
Diversity Score69.7%(22,517)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Adams County to nearby counties

ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$39,943+47%
Home value$103,800+34%
Population17,836−41%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
Wilkinson County
Income$35,311+30%
Home value$90,000+16%
Population7,582−75%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$38,305+41%
Home value$81,300+5%
Population6,825−77%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$52,939+95%
Home value$101,900+31%
Population7,491−75%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Mississippi?

Adams County, Mississippi has about 32,297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Mississippi earns about $27,096 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Mississippi?

About 19.3% 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 30.4% 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 3,059 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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ZIP 39120
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