Adams County, IA
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Adams County Overview
3,680
TOTAL POPULATION
1,850
MALE POPULATION
1,830
FEMALE POPULATION
101.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,402
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,639
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,840
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Adams County
The most populous races in Adams County are White / Caucasian (3,490 | 94.8%), Two or more Races (113 | 3.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (72 | 2.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 11 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 | 2.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 16 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 3,490 | 94.8% |
| Two or more Races | 113 | 3.1% |
| Some other Race | 50 | 1.4% |
| Total | 3,680 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Adams County
The most populous ancestries reported in Adams County are German (1,007 | 27.4%), English (635 | 17.3%), Irish (476 | 12.9%), American (246 | 6.7%), and Swedish (114 | 3.1%), together accounting for 67.3% of all Adams County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 4 | 0.1% |
| American | 246 | 6.7% |
| Austrian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 3 | 0.1% |
| British | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 9 | 0.2% |
| Chippewa | 16 | 0.4% |
| Czech | 41 | 1.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 28 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 59 | 1.6% |
| Eastern European | 4 | 0.1% |
| English | 635 | 17.3% |
| European | 65 | 1.8% |
| French | 60 | 1.6% |
| German | 1,007 | 27.4% |
| Icelander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 4 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 476 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 59 | 1.6% |
| Mexican | 60 | 1.6% |
| Nigerian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 80 | 2.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 2 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 45 | 1.2% |
| Russian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 18 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 68 | 1.8% |
| Sioux | 15 | 0.4% |
| Slovak | 1 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 4 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 8 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 114 | 3.1% |
| Swiss | 6 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 2 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 7 | 0.2% | View All 36 Rows |
Immigrants in Adams County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Adams County came from Central America (7 | 0.2%), Latin America (7 | 0.2%), Mexico (7 | 0.2%), Africa (4 | 0.1%), and Congo (4 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.8% of all Adams County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 4 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 7 | 0.2% |
| Congo | 4 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 4 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 4 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 7 | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 7 | 0.2% |
| Middle Africa | 4 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 4 | 0.1% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Adams County
Sex and Age in Adams County
The most populous age groups in Adams County are 55 to 59 Years (169 | 9.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (155 | 8.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 101 (5.5%) | 96 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 89 (4.8%) | 134 (7.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 126 (6.8%) | 100 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 98 (5.3%) | 92 (5.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 127 (6.9%) | 73 (4.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 85 (4.6%) | 90 (4.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 102 (5.5%) | 95 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 112 (6.0%) | 101 (5.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 87 (4.7%) | 102 (5.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 99 (5.3%) | 76 (4.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 106 (5.7%) | 115 (6.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 169 (9.1%) | 154 (8.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 150 (8.1%) | 155 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 111 (6.0%) | 129 (7.0%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 128 (6.9%) | 89 (4.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 86 (4.6%) | 68 (3.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 34 (1.8%) | 86 (4.7%) |
| 85 Years and over | 40 (2.2%) | 75 (4.1%) |
| Total | 1,850 (100.0%) | 1,830 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Adams County
Median Family Size in Adams County
The median family size in Adams County is 2.94 persons per family, with single female/mother families (69 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.96 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (83 | 8.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 803 (84.1%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 83 (8.7%) | 2.88 |
| Single Female/Mother | 69 (7.2%) | 2.96 |
| Total Families | 955 (100.0%) | 2.94 |
Median Household Size in Adams County
The median household size in Adams County is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (69 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (568 | 37.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 803 (52.7%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 83 (5.4%) | 3.07 |
| Single Female/Mother | 69 (4.5%) | 3.10 |
| Non-family | 568 (37.3%) | 1.29 |
| Total Households | 1,523 (100.0%) | 2.34 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Adams County
Out of a total of 1,523 households in Adams County, 955 (62.7%) are family households, while 568 (37.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 520, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 471.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 471 (30.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 520 (34.1%) | 74 (4.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 170 (11.2%) | 9 (0.6%) |
| 4-Person Households | 125 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 63 (4.1%) | 14 (0.9%) |
| 6-Person Households | 64 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 13 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 955 (62.7%) | 568 (37.3%) |
Female Fertility in Adams County
Fertility by Age in Adams County
Average fertility rate in Adams County is 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 267.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 6 (7.9%) | 65.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 69 (90.8%) | 267.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 1 (1.3%) | 3.0 |
| Total | 76 (100.0%) | 117.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Adams County
71.1% of women with births (76) in Adams County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 53 (76.8%) | 16 (23.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 54 (71.1%) | 22 (28.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Adams County
Average fertility rate in Adams County is 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 252.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 42.1% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 6 (7.9%) | 63.0 |
| High School Diploma | 32 (42.1%) | 252.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 26 (34.2%) | 100.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (9.2%) | 51.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (6.6%) | 172.0 |
| Total | 76 (100.0%) | 117.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Adams County
28.9% of women with births in Adams County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 46.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 24 (75.0%) | 8 (25.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 14 (53.8%) | 12 (46.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 54 (71.1%) | 22 (28.9%) |
Income in Adams County
Income Overview in Adams County
Per Capita Income in Adams County is $39,402, while median incomes of families and households are $82,639 and $64,750 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 3,680 | $39,402 |
| Median Family Income | 955 | $82,639 |
| Mean Family Income | 955 | $104,520 |
| Median Household Income | 1,523 | $64,750 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,523 | $92,745 |
| Income Deficit | 955 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,680 | 21.20% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,680 | 78.80¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 3,680 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Adams County
Average Earnings in Adams County are $39,870, $46,635 for men and $36,750 for women, a difference of 21.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,097 (55.2%) | $46,635 |
| Female | 890 (44.8%) | $36,750 |
| Total | 1,987 (100.0%) | $39,870 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Adams County
The most common earnings brackets in Adams County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (127 | 11.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (111 | 12.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 55 (5.0%) | 59 (6.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 18 (1.6%) | 48 (5.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 70 (6.4%) | 13 (1.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 20 (1.8%) | 10 (1.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 28 (2.5%) | 15 (1.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 7 (0.6%) | 20 (2.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 43 (3.9%) | 4 (0.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 17 (1.5%) | 35 (3.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 11 (1.0%) | 35 (3.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 14 (1.3%) | 42 (4.7%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 72 (6.6%) | 54 (6.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 66 (6.0%) | 82 (9.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 50 (4.6%) | 111 (12.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 35 (3.2%) | 42 (4.7%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 110 (10.0%) | 92 (10.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 50 (4.6%) | 59 (6.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 110 (10.0%) | 39 (4.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 82 (7.5%) | 26 (2.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 127 (11.6%) | 86 (9.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 112 (10.2%) | 18 (2.0%) |
| Total | 1,097 (100.0%) | 890 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Adams County
Average earnings in Adams County are $50,000 for men and $38,286 for women, a difference of 23.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,094, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $46,389. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,750, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,167.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $50,341 | $33,750 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,389 | $34,107 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,607 | $46,053 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,094 | $68,750 |
| Total | $50,000 | $38,286 |
Family Income in Adams County
Family Income Brackets in Adams County
According to the Adams County family income data, there are 210 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 12 | 1.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6 | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 31 | 3.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 43 | 4.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 101 | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 207 | 21.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 210 | 22.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 169 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 88 | 9.2% |
| $200,000+ | 88 | 9.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Adams County
6-person families (60 | 6.3%) account for the highest median family income in Adams County with $133,750 per family, while 2-person families (532 | 55.7%) have the highest median income of $39,375 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 532 (55.7%) | $78,750 |
| 3-Person Families | 161 (16.9%) | $91,146 |
| 4-Person Families | 128 (13.4%) | $81,618 |
| 5-Person Families | 61 (6.4%) | $79,107 |
| 6-Person Families | 60 (6.3%) | $133,750 |
| 7+ Person Families | 13 (1.4%) | $84,583 |
| Total | 955 (100.0%) | $82,639 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Adams County
The median family income in Adams County is $82,639, with families comprising 3+ earners (101) having the highest median family income of $99,250, while families with no earners (121) have the lowest median family income of $50,114, accounting for 10.6% and 12.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 121 (12.7%) | $50,114 |
| 1 Earner | 269 (28.2%) | $60,139 |
| 2 Earners | 464 (48.6%) | $98,421 |
| 3+ Earners | 101 (10.6%) | $99,250 |
| Total | 955 (100.0%) | $82,639 |
Household Income in Adams County
Household Income Brackets in Adams County
With 273 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Adams County, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 72 households (4.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 78 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 72 | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 116 | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 126 | 8.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 200 | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 273 | 17.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 251 | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 200 | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 97 | 6.4% |
| $200,000+ | 110 | 7.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Adams County
The median household income in Adams County is $64,750, with the highest median household income of $79,342 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 412 households (27.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,479, with 25 households (1.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 25 (1.6%) | $34,479 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 412 (27.1%) | $79,342 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 533 (35.0%) | $77,120 |
| 65+ Years | 553 (36.3%) | $36,424 |
| Total | 1,523 (100.0%) | $64,750 |
Poverty in Adams County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
With 8.9% poverty level for males and 10.1% for females among the residents of Adams County, 45 to 54 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 45 males (22.1%) and 38 females (19.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 6 (5.9%) | 9 (9.4%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 16 (9.4%) | 6 (4.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (4.3%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (9.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 12 (7.7%) | 17 (17.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 7 (3.8%) | 16 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3 (1.5%) | 15 (7.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 45 (22.1%) | 8 (4.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 27 (8.5%) | 47 (15.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (16.0%) | 19 (8.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (5.3%) | 38 (19.4%) |
| Total | 162 (8.9%) | 179 (10.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
According to the poverty statistics in Adams County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 95 (94.1%) | 87 (90.6%) |
| 5 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 155 (90.6%) | 125 (95.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 33 (100.0%) | 45 (95.7%) |
| 15 Years | 35 (100.0%) | 20 (90.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 29 (100.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 144 (92.3%) | 80 (82.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 179 (96.2%) | 169 (91.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 193 (98.5%) | 188 (92.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 159 (77.9%) | 182 (95.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 291 (91.5%) | 262 (84.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 199 (84.0%) | 199 (91.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 144 (94.7%) | 158 (80.6%) |
| Total | 1,667 (91.1%) | 1,594 (89.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Adams County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Adams County show that 1.9% or 15 of the total 803 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.7%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 506 (97.3%) | 14 (2.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 166 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 104 (99.1%) | 1 (0.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 788 (98.1%) | 15 (1.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Adams County
According to the poverty data in Adams County, 2.4% or 2 single-father households and 13.0% or 9 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (33.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (5.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 2 (33.3%) | 6 (50.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2 (2.4%) | 9 (13.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Adams County
The poverty data for Adams County shows that 15 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 11 of the single-parent households (7.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (2.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (44.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 14 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1 (0.9%) | 8 (44.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15 (1.9%) | 11 (7.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Adams County
Employment by Class of Employer in Adams County
Among the 1,730 employed individuals in Adams County, private company employees (868 | 50.2%), local government employees (297 | 17.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (263 | 15.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 868 | 50.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 108 | 6.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 263 | 15.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 137 | 7.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 297 | 17.2% |
| State Government Employees | 46 | 2.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 9 | 0.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 2 | 0.1% |
| Total | 1,730 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Adams County
According to the labor force statistics for Adams County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,977), 61.8% or 1,840 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 77 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.1% or 163 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.8% or 52 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 49 (36.8%) | 4 (8.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 154 (77.0%) | 52 (33.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 163 (93.1%) | 14 (8.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 157 (79.7%) | 2 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 366 (91.0%) | 6 (1.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 327 (82.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 271 (83.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 182 (59.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 137 (30.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 35 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,840 (61.8%) | 77 (4.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Adams County
According to labor force statistics for Adams County, 81.5% of individuals (1,465) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,798) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 22 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 391 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 4 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 42 (48.3%) | 8 (9.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 460 (78.2%) | 5 (0.9%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 573 (85.7%) | 16 (2.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 391 (86.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,465 (81.5%) | 27 (1.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Adams County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Adams County are Management (313 | 17.7%), Community & Social Service (158 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (134 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (100 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (90 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Adams County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (87.5%), Management (77.6%), and Business & Financial (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (96.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 243 (77.6%) | 70 (22.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 44 (66.7%) | 22 (33.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 26 (66.7%) | 13 (33.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 14 (87.5%) | 2 (12.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 12 (52.2%) | 11 (47.8%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 21 (13.3%) | 137 (86.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 17 (53.1%) | 15 (46.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 4 (4.0%) | 96 (96.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 31 (23.1%) | 103 (76.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 24 (26.7%) | 66 (73.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 365 (51.4%) | 345 (48.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 968 (54.9%) | 795 (45.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Adams County are Healthcare Support (111 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (65 | 3.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (62 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (39 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (36 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Adams County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (61.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Healthcare Support (95.5%), and Personal Care & Service (79.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 5 (4.5%) | 106 (95.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 8 (22.2%) | 28 (77.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 16 (25.8%) | 46 (74.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 40 (61.5%) | 25 (38.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 8 (20.5%) | 31 (79.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 77 (24.6%) | 236 (75.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 968 (54.9%) | 795 (45.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Adams County are Office & Administration (146 | 8.3%), and Sales & Related (124 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 73 (58.9%) | 51 (41.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 47 (32.2%) | 99 (67.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 120 (44.4%) | 150 (55.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 968 (54.9%) | 795 (45.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Adams County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (38 | 2.2%), Construction & Extraction (24 | 1.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 968 (54.9%) | 795 (45.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Adams County are Production (241 | 13.7%), Transportation (79 | 4.5%), and Material Moving (66 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 189 (78.4%) | 52 (21.6%) |
| Transportation | 73 (92.4%) | 6 (7.6%) |
| Material Moving | 60 (90.9%) | 6 (9.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 322 (83.4%) | 64 (16.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 968 (54.9%) | 795 (45.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County
Employment Industries in Adams County
The major employment industries in Adams County include Health Care & Social Assistance (337 | 19.1%), Manufacturing (326 | 18.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (194 | 11.0%), Educational Services (153 | 8.7%), and Retail Trade (133 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County
The Adams County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (93.3%), Information (84.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (82.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 181 (93.3%) | 13 (6.7%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 79 (85.9%) | 13 (14.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 241 (73.9%) | 85 (26.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 26 (81.2%) | 6 (18.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 74 (55.6%) | 59 (44.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 46 (86.8%) | 7 (13.2%) |
| Utilities | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 2 (15.4%) | 11 (84.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 37 (47.4%) | 41 (52.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 25 (39.7%) | 38 (60.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 18 (72.0%) | 7 (28.0%) |
| Educational Services | 29 (19.0%) | 124 (81.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 58 (17.2%) | 279 (82.8%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 3 (6.7%) | 42 (93.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 21 (65.6%) | 11 (34.4%) |
| Public Administration | 25 (58.1%) | 18 (41.9%) |
| Total | 968 (54.9%) | 795 (45.1%) |
Education in Adams County
School Enrollment in Adams County
The most common levels of schooling among the 758 students in Adams County are middle school (195 | 25.7%), high school (172 | 22.7%), and elementary school (166 | 21.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 53 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 7.9% |
| Elementary School | 166 | 21.9% |
| Middle School | 195 | 25.7% |
| High School | 172 | 22.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 109 | 14.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 3 | 0.4% |
| Total | 758 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Adams County
Out of a total of 758 students who are enrolled in schools in Adams County, 151 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 607 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (62.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 34 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 23 (71.9%) | 9 (28.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 172 (78.5%) | 47 (21.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 201 (89.7%) | 23 (10.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 120 (91.6%) | 11 (8.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 18 (51.4%) | 17 (48.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 17 (37.8%) | 28 (62.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
| Total | 607 (80.1%) | 151 (19.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Adams County
Education (128 | 20.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (105 | 16.9%), business (81 | 13.0%), arts & humanities (78 | 12.5%), and psychology (49 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 623 individuals in Adams County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 12 | 1.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 105 | 16.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 11 | 1.8% |
| Psychology | 49 | 7.9% |
| Social Sciences | 47 | 7.5% |
| Engineering | 3 | 0.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 45 | 7.2% |
| Business | 81 | 13.0% |
| Education | 128 | 20.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 5 | 0.8% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 35 | 5.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 22 | 3.5% |
| Communications | 2 | 0.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 78 | 12.5% |
| Total | 623 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Adams County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Adams County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Adams County are males with 2 vehicles (357, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (263, making up 46.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 21 (2.2%) | 11 (1.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 64 (6.8%) | 113 (14.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 357 (37.7%) | 263 (34.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 310 (32.8%) | 267 (34.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 67 (7.1%) | 55 (7.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 127 (13.4%) | 63 (8.2%) |
| Total | 946 (100.0%) | 772 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Adams County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Adams County are less than 5 minutes (292 commuters, 18.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (289 commuters, 18.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (249 commuters, 15.6%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 292 | 18.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 249 | 15.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 93 | 5.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 157 | 9.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 289 | 18.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 81 | 5.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 195 | 12.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 57 | 3.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 19 | 1.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 67 | 4.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 59 | 3.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 35 | 2.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Adams County
The most common commute times in Adams County are less than 5 minutes (165 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (169 commuters, 23.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 165 (18.8%) | 127 (17.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 152 (17.3%) | 97 (13.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 66 (7.5%) | 27 (3.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 131 (14.9%) | 26 (3.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 120 (13.7%) | 169 (23.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 50 (5.7%) | 31 (4.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 66 (7.5%) | 129 (18.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 23 (2.6%) | 34 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 4 (0.5%) | 15 (2.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 60 (6.8%) | 7 (1.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 29 (3.3%) | 30 (4.2%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 12 (1.4%) | 23 (3.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Adams County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Adams County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (240, 27.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (150, 21.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 43 (4.9%) | 24 (3.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 54 (6.1%) | 54 (7.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 59 (6.7%) | 42 (5.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 60 (6.8%) | 47 (6.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 89 (10.1%) | 102 (14.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 107 (12.2%) | 117 (16.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 240 (27.3%) | 150 (21.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 49 (5.6%) | 65 (9.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 22 (2.5%) | 6 (0.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 11 (1.3%) | 8 (1.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 28 (3.2%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 62 (7.1%) | 53 (7.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 54 (6.1%) | 38 (5.3%) |
| Total | 878 (100.0%) | 715 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Adams County
Occupancy by Ownership in Adams County
Of the total 1,523 dwellings in Adams County, owner-occupied units account for 1,232 (80.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 291 (19.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,232 | 80.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 291 | 19.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,523 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Adams County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 471 | 30.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 594 | 39.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 179 | 11.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 279 | 18.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,523 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Adams County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 335 (71.1%) | 136 (28.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 533 (89.7%) | 61 (10.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 137 (76.5%) | 42 (23.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 227 (81.4%) | 52 (18.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,232 (80.9%) | 291 (19.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Adams County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 56 (78.9%) | 15 (21.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 395 (77.9%) | 112 (22.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 498 (83.7%) | 97 (16.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 283 (80.9%) | 67 (19.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Adams County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 188 | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 249 | 16.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 208 | 13.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 325 | 21.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 290 | 19.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 186 | 12.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 77 | 5.1% |
| Total | 1,523 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Adams County
Median Income by Occupancy in Adams County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,232 (80.9%) | $70,714 |
| Renter-Occupied | 291 (19.1%) | $42,841 |
| Average | 1,523 (100.0%) | $64,750 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Adams County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 22 (1.8%) | 17 (5.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 28 (2.3%) | 10 (3.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 37 (3.0%) | 35 (12.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 51 (4.1%) | 6 (2.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 44 (3.6%) | 15 (5.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 101 (8.2%) | 26 (8.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 128 (10.4%) | 72 (24.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 227 (18.4%) | 46 (15.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 217 (17.6%) | 34 (11.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 181 (14.7%) | 19 (6.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 196 (15.9%) | 11 (3.8%) |
| Total | 1,232 (100.0%) | 291 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Adams County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 98 (8.0%) | 22 (7.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 274 (22.2%) | 31 (10.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 301 (24.4%) | 56 (19.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 134 (10.9%) | 77 (26.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 222 (18.0%) | 23 (7.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 82 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 88 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 9 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 24 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,232 (100.0%) | 291 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Adams County
Housing Structures in Adams County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,332 | 87.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 11 | 0.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 23 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 21 | 1.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 24 | 1.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 19 | 1.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 93 | 6.1% |
| Total | 1,523 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Adams County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,135 (85.2%) | 197 (14.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 6 (26.1%) | 17 (73.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 80 (86.0%) | 13 (14.0%) |
| Total | 1,232 (80.9%) | 291 (19.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Adams County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 33 (2.7%) | 35 (12.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 307 (24.9%) | 75 (25.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 446 (36.2%) | 120 (41.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 446 (36.2%) | 57 (19.6%) |
| Total | 1,232 (100.0%) | 291 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Adams County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 461 (37.4%) | 127 (43.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 400 (32.5%) | 41 (14.1%) |
| Electricity | 307 (24.9%) | 106 (36.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 5 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 42 (3.4%) | 17 (5.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 17 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,232 (100.0%) | 291 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Adams County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 32 (2.6%) | 35 (12.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 230 (18.7%) | 125 (43.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 444 (36.0%) | 67 (23.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 526 (42.7%) | 64 (22.0%) |
| Total | 1,232 (100.0%) | 291 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Adams County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Adams County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 687 | 545 |
| Median Property Value | $89,300 | $137,500 |
| Median Household Income | $51,490 | $121 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $484 | $24 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,378 | $8 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 187 (27.2%) | 86 (15.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 192 (28.0%) | 124 (22.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 181 (26.4%) | 200 (36.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 86 (12.5%) | 106 (19.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 26 (3.8%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 11 (1.6%) | 14 (2.6%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 4 (0.6%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| Total | 687 (100.0%) | 545 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 43 (6.3%) | 17 (3.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 102 (14.8%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 96 (14.0%) | 30 (5.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 87 (12.7%) | 5 (0.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 90 (13.1%) | 41 (7.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 89 (13.0%) | 137 (25.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 105 (15.3%) | 128 (23.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 75 (10.9%) | 76 (13.9%) |
| Total | 687 (100.0%) | 545 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Adams County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 364 (53.0%) | 81,776 (15,004.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 98 (14.3%) | 321 (58.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 48 (7.0%) | 112 (20.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 176 (25.6%) | 45 (8.3%) |
| Total | 687 (100.0%) | 545 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 219 (31.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 141 (20.5%) | 93 (17.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 312 (45.4%) | 202 (37.1%) |
| Total | 687 (100.0%) | 545 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Adams County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 218 (90.1%) | 24 (9.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 548 (97.5%) | 14 (2.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 231 (87.8%) | 32 (12.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 318 (95.2%) | 16 (4.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 381 (95.5%) | 18 (4.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 343 (87.1%) | 51 (12.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 604 (96.3%) | 23 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 455 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 348 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,446 (95.1%) | 178 (4.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Adams County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 218 (90.1%) | 24 (9.9%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 548 (97.5%) | 14 (2.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 231 (87.8%) | 32 (12.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Adams County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 341 (97.4%) | 9 (2.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 589 (95.2%) | 30 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 634 (89.0%) | 78 (11.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 678 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,163 (96.0%) | 49 (4.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 88 (36.4%) | 148 (61.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 213 (37.9%) | 375 (66.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 71 (27.0%) | 179 (68.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 71 (21.3%) | 256 (76.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 85 (21.3%) | 340 (85.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 113 (28.7%) | 264 (67.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 104 (16.6%) | 521 (83.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 433 (95.2%) | 286 (62.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 348 (100.0%) | 239 (68.7%) |
| Total | 1,526 (42.1%) | 2,608 (72.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 53 (15.5%) | 5 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 99 (13.8%) | 80 (11.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 67 (28.3%) | 38 (17.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 82 (53.9%) | 106 (54.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Adams County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 6 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 43 (6.0%) | 7 (1.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 27 (11.4%) | 13 (6.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 53 (34.9%) | 24 (12.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 25 (3.5%) | 19 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (3.8%) | 4 (1.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 28 (18.4%) | 15 (7.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 36 (10.5%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 26 (3.6%) | 50 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (4.2%) | 9 (4.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (6.6%) | 24 (12.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 41 (5.7%) | 58 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 27 (11.4%) | 24 (11.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 58 (38.2%) | 84 (42.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 5 (0.7%) | 25 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 15 (6.3%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (3.3%) | 22 (11.2%) |
Technology Access in Adams County
Computing Device Access in Adams County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,142 | 75.0% |
| Smartphone | 1,243 | 81.6% |
| Tablet | 932 | 61.2% |
| No Computing Device | 158 | 10.4% |
| Total | 1,523 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Adams County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 5 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 848 | 55.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 198 | 13.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 248 | 16.3% |
| No Internet | 243 | 16.0% |
| Total | 1,523 | 100.0% |
Adams County Summary
Adams County, Iowa is located in the southwestern corner of the state and is bordered by the Missouri River to the west and the Des Moines River to the east. The county seat is Corning, and the county is home to a population of 4,845 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.
History
Adams County was established in 1851 and was named after President John Quincy Adams. The county was originally part of the Iowa Territory, which was established in 1838. The first settlers in the area were mostly of German and Irish descent. The first county seat was located in Corning, which was established in 1854.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Omaha, Otoe, and Sioux. The first white settlers in the area were mostly farmers, and the county was largely agricultural until the late 19th century. The first railroad line in the county was built in 1871, and this helped to spur economic growth in the area.
The county experienced a population boom in the early 20th century, as many people moved to the area to take advantage of the fertile farmland. The county also experienced a period of industrial growth in the mid-20th century, as several factories were built in the area.
Geography
Adams County is located in the southwestern corner of Iowa and is bordered by the Missouri River to the west and the Des Moines River to the east. The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for agricultural purposes. The county is home to several small towns, including Corning, Nodaway, Prescott, and Carbon.
The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Adams County Conservation Board, which manages several parks and trails. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Icaria, Lake Anita, and Lake Ponderosa.
Economy
The economy of Adams County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the majority of the population is employed in the agricultural sector. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The county is home to several manufacturing companies, including a steel mill and a plastics factory. The county is also home to several energy companies, including a wind farm and a solar farm.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Adams County has a population of 4,845 people. The population is mostly white (94.3%), with small percentages of African American (2.2%), Hispanic (1.7%), and Asian (0.7%) residents. The median household income in the county is $50,945, and the median home value is $117,400. The county has a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Adams County is home to several small towns, and the county seat is Corning. The county is home to several churches, including the Corning United Methodist Church, the Corning Presbyterian Church, and the Corning Baptist Church. The county is also home to several schools, including Corning Elementary School, Corning High School, and Corning Community College.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Adams County?
Total Population of Adams County is 3,680.
What is the Total Male Population of Adams County?
Total Male Population of Adams County is 1,850.
What is the Total Female Population of Adams County?
Total Female Population of Adams County is 1,830.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Adams County?
There are 101.09 Males per 100 Females in Adams County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Adams County?
There are 98.92 Females per 100 Males in Adams County.
What is the Median Population Age in Adams County?
Median Population Age in Adams County is 46.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Adams County
Average Family Size in Adams County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Adams County
Average Household Size in Adams County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Adams County?
Per Capita income in Adams County is $39,402.
What is the Median Family Income in Adams County?
Median Family Income in Adams County is $82,639.
What is the Median Household income in Adams County?
Median Household Income in Adams County is $64,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Adams County?
Income or Wage Gap in Adams County is 21.2%.
Women in Adams County earn 78.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Adams County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Adams County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Adams County?
There are 1,840 People in the Labor Forcein in Adams County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Adams County?
61.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Adams County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Adams County?
Unemployment Rate in Adams County is 4.2%.