Adams County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Adams County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 29,098. It is the 27th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adams County is 42.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adams County is $40,250. This is 27% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 49% lower. The poverty rate stands at 28.2%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Adams County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Adams County is Black or African American, making up 55.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (55.5% vs 36.9%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.6%.