Adams County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Adams County, Mississippi
Adams County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
28,803
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
40.1
Female Median
45.1
Adams County, Mississippi Population Growth

Adams County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -11.8%%.
-11.8%% Growth
Adams County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Adams County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 28,803 |
| 2023 | 42.1 | 29,098 |
| 2022 | 41.5 | 29,425 |
| 2021 | 40.6 | 29,927 |
| 2020 | 39.9 | 31,103 |
| 2019 | 41.4 | 31,266 |
| 2018 | 41.0 | 31,547 |
| 2017 | 40.3 | 31,583 |
| 2016 | 40.4 | 31,747 |
| 2015 | 40.7 | 31,979 |
| 2014 | 40.6 | 32,189 |
| 2013 | 40.3 | 32,308 |
| 2012 | 40.4 | 32,391 |
| 2011 | 40.6 | 32,431 |
| 2010 | 39.4 | 32,659 |
Adams County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 22.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 22.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Adams County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Adams County, Mississippi
The median age in Adams County, Mississippi is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Adams County, Mississippi is 28,803.
In Adams County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Adams County, Mississippi is aging.