Population 28,803 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Adams County
Household size in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Adams County are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Adams County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.9, as it has nationally. Only five of Mississippi's 82 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Adams County (15.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Adams County
Renters in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Adams County is about as common as it is nationally: 31.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (67.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.0% of the housing in Adams County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Adams County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Mississippi county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $568 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $550 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $744 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$176 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Adams County costs $744 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $176 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Adams County
Bachelor's degrees in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Adams County: 21.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Adams County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Mississippi. The share with a diploma is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Adams County: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Adams County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 2.35 | 44.8 | 15.7% | 31.9% | 23.0% | 1971 | $744 | 21.8% | 86.8% | 6.9% |
| Concordia Parish | 2.53 | 37.4 | 21.6% | 25.8% | 21.8% | 1978 | $856 | 18.4% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| Franklin County | 2.49 | 43.8 | 21.3% | 18.3% | 29.1% | 1982 | $770 | 18.6% | 86.9% | 3.6% |
| Catahoula Parish | 2.40 | 43.4 | 19.1% | 22.0% | 27.5% | 1984 | $740 | 17.1% | 78.8% | 7.8% |
| Lincoln County | 2.73 | 42.2 | 12.0% | 25.1% | 18.4% | 1985 | $814 | 19.0% | 87.3% | 3.2% |
| Grant Parish | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.2% | 20.6% | 16.4% | 1991 | $920 | 15.8% | 83.8% | 3.2% |
| Lawrence County | 2.80 | 39.6 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 24.4% | 1983 | $763 | 12.8% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| Jefferson Davis County | 2.50 | 47.1 | 14.9% | 15.5% | 22.0% | 1988 | $727 | 12.0% | 87.7% | 9.5% |
| Covington County | 2.48 | 40.1 | 14.2% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1989 | $679 | 18.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| Jones County | 2.64 | 38.6 | 14.5% | 24.9% | 13.8% | 1983 | $802 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 4.2% |
| Sabine Parish | 2.53 | 43.0 | 13.6% | 19.7% | 31.6% | 1986 | $812 | 14.7% | 87.0% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Adams County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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