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Adams County, MS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Adams County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 30,061
- +2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 11,464
- Median household income
- $43,644
- +45.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $108,700
- Jobs located here
- 9,957
- Highest market score
- 62
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #435 of 1,771 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 30,061 people live in Adams County, in 11,464 households. Population estimates show Adams County grew 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Adams County is $43,644 a year, 46% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 45.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Adams County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Adams County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62); home repair companies (58); and bakeries and dessert shops (53). Adams County ranks #435 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
Adams County is part of the Natchez area. For its number of households, Adams County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (96% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (49% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Adams County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Adams County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 62 | #435 of 1,771 | 8 | 7.0 | $1.7M | 102 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #658 of 2,057 | 10 | 8.7 | $2.6M | 109 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 53 | #815 of 1,889 | 7 | 6.1 | $4.8M | 115 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #941 of 2,176 | 18 | 15.7 | Index only | 148 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 51 | #819 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.2 | $4.4M | 92 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,183 of 2,385 | 34 | 29.7 | $237K | 111 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,186 of 2,200 | 10 | 8.7 | $784K | 89 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #981 of 1,769 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.3M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 46 | #1,257 of 2,272 | 20 | 17.4 | $1.3M | 103 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 42 | #937 of 1,493 | 6 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #964 of 1,472 | 8 | 7.0 | $232K | 34 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,349 of 2,063 | 11 | 9.6 | $3M | 82 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,818 of 2,339 | 19 | 16.6 | $424K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 36 | #1,836 of 2,229 | 30 | 26.2 | Index only | 112 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,835 of 2,402 | 35 | 30.5 | $1.7M | 50 | 6 |
| Pizza | 33 | #1,688 of 2,090 | 8 | 7.0 | $4.2M | 82 | 26 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,860 of 2,358 | 21 | 18.3 | $1.5M | 61 | 17 |
| Barbershops | 30 | #1,100 of 1,356 | 5 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,671 of 1,886 | 14 | 12.2 | $738K | 75 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 28 | #1,698 of 2,070 | 10 | 8.7 | $5.9M | 63 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 26 | #2,184 of 2,405 | 73 | 63.7 | $457K | 69 | 20 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 23 | #2,247 of 2,394 | 86 | 75.0 | $120K | 79 | 36 |
| Veterinarians | 22 | #1,346 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 58 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #1,994 of 2,261 | 18 | 15.7 | $3.3M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #2,257 of 2,405 | 140 | 122.1 | $238K | 64 | 51 |
| Tire shops | 21 | #1,377 of 1,530 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 61 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 21 | #2,241 of 2,378 | 36 | 31.4 | $254K | 57 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 18 | #1,989 of 2,088 | 15 | 13.1 | $369K | 56 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 18 | #2,121 of 2,210 | 43 | 37.5 | $408K | 46 | 13 |
| Auto repair and car care | 18 | #2,310 of 2,401 | 53 | 46.2 | $172K | 64 | 23 |
| Gyms | 17 | #1,702 of 1,792 | 9 | 7.9 | $615K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 17 | #2,109 of 2,222 | 23 | 20.1 | $1.5M | 48 | 26 |
| Child care and preschools | 16 | #1,541 of 1,611 | 11 | 9.6 | $333K | 33 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 16 | #1,594 of 1,656 | 15 | 13.1 | $688K | 39 | 22 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 16 | #2,015 of 2,087 | 32 | 27.9 | $549K | 43 | 13 |
| Physical therapy | 15 | #1,379 of 1,422 | 9 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 48 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 14 | #1,300 of 1,327 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 49 | 8 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 13 | #771 of 777 | 5 | 4.4 | $1.1M | 27 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 13 | #883 of 887 | 9 | 7.9 | Index only | 41 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $3.4M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $2.6M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $13.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $6.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Adams County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.1M | $796 | 83 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.6M | $2,668 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $33.4M | $2,910 | 71 |
| Groceries | $58.9M | $5,142 | 81 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.1M | $702 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.7M | $320 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.5M | $483 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.3M | $901 | 70 |
| Pets | $7.8M | $684 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.6M | $1,532 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26M | $2,264 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $26.4M | $2,300 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.7M | $1,193 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $144.9M | $12,643 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Adams County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,061+2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 11,464
- Median age
- 43.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 462 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 62
- Median household income
- $43,644+45.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $64,479
- Median home value
- $108,700
- Jobs located here
- 9,957
- Daytime population
- 27,779Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Adams County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Adams County at 30,061 people in 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,464 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 45.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Adams County, MS spend?
Households in Adams County spend about $144.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $58.9M on groceries and $33.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Adams County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Adams County, MS?
Of the business types scored in Adams County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62); home repair companies (58); and bakeries and dessert shops (53) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #435 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Adams County, MS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Adams County is $43,644, 46% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $108,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (96% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (49% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Adams County, each ranked against other counties.
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