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 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,644 | -41.9% | #2,998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $108,700 | -61.4% | #2,872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $734 | -36.9% | #2,561 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.0% | +114.6% | #3,040 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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88.7% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
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.