Adams County, Mississippi Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

28,803

Diversity Score

54.6

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

Black / African American
56.0%%

Adams County, Mississippi Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Adams County, Mississippi Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Black / African American16,14456.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)10,69937.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,0123.5%
Two or More Races5461.9%
Other Race3231.1%
Asian650.2%
Native American140.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Adams County, Mississippi

The largest racial or ethnic group in Adams County, Mississippi is Black / African American, which makes up 56.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Adams County, Mississippi has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 54.6/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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