Adams County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Adams County
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Adams County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Mississippi |
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| Founded | 1799 | ||
| Named for | John Adams | ||
| Seat | Natchez | ||
| Largest city | Natchez | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 488 sq mi (1,260 km2) | ||
| • Land | 462 sq mi (1,200 km2) | ||
| • Water | 25 sq mi (60 km2) 5.2% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 29,538 | ||
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(2023)
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28,746  |
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| • Density | 60.53/sq mi (23.370/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 2nd | ||
Adams County is a special area called a county in the state of Mississippi. It is located in the southern part of the United States. In 2020, about 29,538 people lived here. The main town and government center is Natchez.
Adams County was the very first county created in what was then the Mississippi Territory. This happened in 1799. The county is named after John Adams, who was the second President of the United States at that time. Adams County is also part of the Natchez micropolitan area. This area includes Adams County in Mississippi and Concordia Parish in Louisiana.
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History of Adams County
Adams County was formed on April 2, 1799. This was 18 years before Mississippi became a state. Many important leaders have come from Adams County. Five people who became governors of Mississippi were from here. They were David Holmes, George Poindexter, John A. Quitman, Gerard Brandon, and William Allain.
Before the US Civil War in 1860, Adams County was very wealthy. It was known as one of the richest counties in the United States. This was mostly due to its successful farms and trade.
Geography and Nature
Adams County covers a total area of about 488 square miles. Most of this area, 462 square miles, is land. The rest, about 25 square miles, is water. This means about 5.2% of the county is covered by water.
Main Roads
You can travel through Adams County on several important roads:
U.S. Highway 61
U.S. Highway 84
U.S. Highway 98
U.S. Highway 425
Natchez Trace Parkway
Nearby Counties and Parishes
Adams County shares borders with several other counties and parishes:
- Jefferson County (to the north)
- Franklin County (to the east)
- Wilkinson County (to the south)
- Concordia Parish, Louisiana (to the southwest)
- Tensas Parish, Louisiana (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Parts of these special natural areas are in Adams County:
- Homochitto National Forest
- Natchez National Historical Park
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
People of Adams County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 4,660 | — | |
| 1810 | 10,002 | 114.6% | |
| 1820 | 12,076 | 20.7% | |
| 1830 | 14,937 | 23.7% | |
| 1840 | 19,434 | 30.1% | |
| 1850 | 18,601 | −4.3% | |
| 1860 | 20,165 | 8.4% | |
| 1870 | 19,084 | −5.4% | |
| 1880 | 22,649 | 18.7% | |
| 1890 | 26,031 | 14.9% | |
| 1900 | 30,111 | 15.7% | |
| 1910 | 25,265 | −16.1% | |
| 1920 | 22,183 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 23,564 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 27,238 | 15.6% | |
| 1950 | 32,256 | 18.4% | |
| 1960 | 37,730 | 17.0% | |
| 1970 | 37,293 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 38,035 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 35,356 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 34,340 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 32,297 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 29,538 | −8.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 28,746 | −11.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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Population Details
In 2020, there were 29,538 people living in Adams County. These people lived in 11,237 homes. About 6,650 of these homes were families.
Different Backgrounds
Adams County is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, about 56.57% of the people were Black or African American. About 36.99% were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 2.24% of people were from other backgrounds or mixed races. About 3.43% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Adams County
All students in Adams County attend schools in the Natchez-Adams School District.
Alcorn State University has a campus in Natchez. This university is a historically black college, meaning it was first set up to educate Black students. It offers business and nursing classes. Students can earn a Master of Business Administration degree there.
Copiah–Lincoln Community College also has a campus in Natchez. It is right next to the Alcorn State University campus. Students can take many different courses here.
Economy and Jobs
The Adams County Correctional Center is located in the county. This is a facility that helps with the justice system. It is run by a company called Corrections Corporation of America.
Top Employers
Here are some of the biggest employers in Adams County:
- 1. Natchez-Adams School District (620 employees)
- 2. Merit Health Natchez (425 employees)
- 3. Adams County Correctional Center (380 employees)
- 4. Walmart (365 employees)
- 5. City of Natchez (275 employees)
- 6. Magnolia Bluffs Casino (250 employees)
- 7. Jordan Carriers (250 employees)
- 8. Supermarket Operations (250 employees)
- 9. Adams County Government (220 employees)
- 10. Energy Drilling (220 employees)
Communities in Adams County
City
- Natchez (This is the only official city and the county seat.)
Unincorporated Areas
These are places where people live, but they are not officially part of a city or town.
Census-designated places
These are areas that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Other communities
- Cranfield
- Kingston
- Pine Ridge
- Sibley
- Stanton
- Washington
Ghost/Extinct Towns
These are places that used to be towns but are no longer active communities.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Adams (Misisipi) para niños
