Adams County, Mississippi
Adams County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,297 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,275 inhabitants. Its county seat is Natchez. The county was created 225 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Adams County
| Population : | 30,275 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County |
| Area : | 1259 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.8% |
| Named for : | John Adams |
| Capital : | Natchez |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1799 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:56:11 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Adams County is located at 31°28'59"N 91°21'13"W (31.4829400, -91.3535000). It has 5 neighbors: Wilkinson County, Concordia Parish, Tensas Parish, Franklin County and Jefferson County.
Adams County map
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The largest city of Adams County is Natchez with a population of 14,362. Other cities include and Carthage population 4,725. See all Adams County cities & populated places.
Adams County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Natchez | 14,362 | County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States |
| Carthage | 4,725 | Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Adams County
Adams County has 5 neighbours.
- Wilkinson County county in Mississippi, United States
- Concordia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Tensas Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Franklin County county in Mississippi, United States
- Jefferson County county in Mississippi, United States
- Natchez
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Adams County decreased by 6.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 32,297 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,435 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,191 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,111 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,072 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,561 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,569 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,462 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,044 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,693 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,275 | -1.38% | estimation process |
People born in Adams County (6)
People born in Adams County, including politician John Isaac Guion, medical doctor, politician and soldier William Lindsay Brandon, Confederate States Army officer Frank A. Montgomery, .
List
- James B. Metcalf (American politician) he was born in 15/01/1846
- Louis H. Marrero (American politician) he was born in 17/07/1847
- Diamond Pipkins (American baseball player) he was born in 17/08/1907
Other places with the same name (12)
- Adams County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 519,883 people.
- Adams County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 102,742 people.
- Adams County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 64,783 people.
- Adams County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 35,839 people.
- Adams County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 31,321 people.
- Adams County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 27,531 people.
- Adams County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 20,498 people.
- Adams County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 20,027 people.
- Adams County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 4,294 people.
- Adams County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 3,588 people.
- Adams County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 2,188 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
