FIGURE 1
Adams County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Adams County is Black or African American with a population of 15,707 (53.38% of the total population).
Adams County, MS population by race
The table below shows Adams County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,452 | 38.92% |
| Black or African American | 15,707 | 53.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 264 | 0.90% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,226 | 4.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 719 | 2.44% |
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Adams County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Adams County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Adams County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Adams County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.92% are white, 53.38% are Black or African American, 0.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.90% are Asian, 4.17% are some other race and 2.44% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Adams County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Adams County is Black or African American with a population of 15,707 (53.38% of the total population).
Adams County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Adams County is Black or African American with a population of 15,707 (53.38% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 719 (2.44% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Adams County, MS
By ethnicity, 2,051 (6.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 27,374 (93.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Adams County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 15,707 (57.38% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Adams County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Adams County's Non-Hispanic population.
Adams County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 10,834 | 39.58% |
| Black or African American alone | 15,707 | 57.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 57 | 0.21% |
| Asian alone | 264 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 158 | 0.58% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 354 | 1.29% |
Among the Hispanic population in Adams County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,140 (55.58% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Adams County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Adams County's Hispanic population.
Adams County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 823 | 40.13% |
| Puerto Rican | 72 | 3.51% |
| Cuban | 16 | 0.78% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,140 | 55.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Adams County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.97% of Adams County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Adams County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,140 (55.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Adams County, MS have?
Adams County, MS has 15,707 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 53.38% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Adams County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Adams County, MS?
With 93.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Adams County.
That being said, with a 38.92% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Adams County.
What is the majority race in Adams County, MS?
With a population of 15,707 (53.38% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Adams County.
Whites are second largest race in Adams County, with 38.92% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
