Adams County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 28,803 #1,513 / 3,222
53th
Median Household Income $43,644 -41.9% #2,998 / 3,222
7th
Median Age 42.0 years +8.0% #1,489 / 3,222
54th
Median Home Value $108,700 -61.4% #2,872 / 3,222
11th
Median Gross Rent $734 -36.9% #2,561 / 3,222
20th
Poverty Rate 27.0% +114.6% #3,040 / 3,222
6th

Demographics

Adams County has a population of 28,803, making it the #1,513 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.9%
Native Born
5.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Adams County is $43,644, ranking #2,998 out of 3,222 counties — 41.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.0% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.

Median Household Income
$43,644 −41.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,998 of 3,222
7th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,252 −34.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,777 of 3,222
14th percentile
Poverty Rate
27.0% +114.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,040 of 3,222
6th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.4% +20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,660 of 3,222
17th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6% −39.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,901 of 3,222
41th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.8 min −17.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,390 of 3,222
26th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Adams County is $108,700 (-61.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $734/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.

Median Home Value
$108,700 −61.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,872 of 3,222
11th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$734 −36.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,561 of 3,222
20th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.1% +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,476 of 3,222
23th percentile
68.1% Homeownership

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Health

88.7% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.

88.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.7% −3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,426 of 3,222
25th percentile

About Adams County, Mississippi

Adams County, Mississippi has a total population of 28,803, making it the 1,513th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Adams County is $43,644, which ranks #2,998 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.

The median home value in Adams County is $108,700, 61.4% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $734 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Adams County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.

Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 56.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).

All data for Adams County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.