County · Mississippi
Adams County, Mississippi
Adams County, Mississippi. Adams County had 30,061 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 28001.
Adams County is one of the 3 counties of the Natchez, MS-LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,061
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,538 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,803
Median household income
$43,644
±$2,107 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$108,700
±$7,346 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$734
±$67 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Adams County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 29,538 residents in Adams County. The Census Bureau estimates 30,061 for July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,803 over 462 square miles of land.
| Measure | Adams County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,803 | 2,946,779 | −2,463 |
| Households | 11,464±406 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.08 | 2.49 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 14,928±87 | 1,341,114 | +236 |
Adams County's population since 2000
From 34,340 in 2000 to 30,061 in 2025: down 12.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Adams County?
Adams County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Natchez with 14,880 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Natchez | 14,520 | $36,735 |
|---|---|---|
| MorgantownGEOID 2848880 | 1,334 | $52,308 |
| CloverdaleGEOID 2814540 | 557 | $44,878 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Adams County?
The median resident of Adams County is 42.0 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 56.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.1%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Adams County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.7 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 3.7% | −2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.1%±0.4 pts | 55.2% | +0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 56.0%±0.8 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±1.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±1.9 pts | 11.0% | −3.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4%±2.2 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±2.6 pts | 25.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Adams County earn?
Half of Adams County's 11,464 households earn less than $43,644 a year (±$2,107), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,842 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,802 after inflation. 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Adams County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,644±$2,107 | $56,447 | +$6,802 |
| Mean household income | $64,479±$5,579 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,252±$2,376 | $31,549 | +$4,624 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.0%±2.9 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 42.1%±7.5 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5%±2.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±2.7 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Adams County?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Adams County's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 by its owner (±$7,346). The median renter pays $734 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Adams County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $108,700±$7,346 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $734±$67 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±7.6 pts | 42.1% | −12.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,235±$81 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1%±3.3 pts | 70.0% | +5.7 pts |
| Housing units | 14,928±87 | 1,341,114 | +236 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1%±4.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.6%±3.1 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.6%±2.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.6%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Adams County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Adams County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Adams County get to work?
88.4% of Adams County's workers drive alone and 2.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Adams County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.3%±2.5 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±2.4 pts | 5.8% | −3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 88.4%±2.7 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±2.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min±2.3 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Adams County's census tracts?
Adams County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,348 (Tract 4) to $64,911 (Tract 7).
| Tract 1.0128001000101 | 3,909±487 | $46,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0228001000102 | 2,118±367 | $47,222 |
| Tract 228001000200 | 3,754±460 | $42,804 |
| Tract 328001000300 | 1,856±585 | $30,161 |
| Tract 428001000400 | 2,792±545 | $19,348 |
| Tract 528001000500 | 3,280±540 | $40,682 |
| Tract 628001000600 | 2,805±590 | $51,146 |
| Tract 728001000700 | 1,368±193 | $64,911 |
| Tract 828001000800 | 3,388±577 | $44,025 |
| Tract 928001000900 | 3,533±518 | $64,485 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Adams County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 82 |
| Median household income | 57th of 82 |
| Median home value | 54th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 82 |
| Median age | 17th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Adams County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.