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Adams County, MS
3 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Adams County, Mississippi.
Population
28,803
Land area
462sq mi
People per sq mi
62
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Adams County
Adams County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $43,644 a year, 23% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 (36% below Mississippi) and median rent is $734 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Natchez (14,192), Morgantown (1,038) and Cloverdale (676).
Local data for Adams County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices4
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants101
- Affordable Housing10
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places69
Housing and community stats
Adams County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,644
Poverty rate
27.0%
Median home value
$108,700
Prices +6.6% in a year
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,831), German Americans (706), French Americans (604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,216
9,982 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,640
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$203M
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
PPP loans
$72.39M
1,580 loans, 10,447 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$76.52K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Adams County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
378
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone69 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Adams County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Adams County, MS?
- Natchez is the largest city or town in Adams County, with about 14,192 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Adams County?
- Adams County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39120.
- What is the population of Adams County, MS?
- About 28,803 people live in Adams County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Adams County?
- Adams County borders Concordia Parish, LA, Wilkinson County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, Tensas Parish, LA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023