Adams County, CO Map & Demographics

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Adams County Overview

$37,550
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,225
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,297
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,216
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
520,149
TOTAL POPULATION
264,853
MALE POPULATION
255,296
FEMALE POPULATION
103.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.39
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
289,618
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Adams County Area Codes

Income in Adams County

Income Overview in Adams County

Per Capita Income in Adams County is $37,550, while median incomes of families and households are $98,225 and $86,297 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income520,149$37,550
Median Family Income125,653$98,225
Mean Family Income125,653$117,247
Median Household Income181,211$86,297
Mean Household Income181,211$105,685
Income Deficit125,653$12,216
Wage / Income Gap (%)520,14924.87%
Wage / Income Gap ($)520,14975.13¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index520,1490.41

Earnings by Sex in Adams County

Average Earnings in Adams County are $44,980, $50,956 for men and $38,282 for women, a difference of 24.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Adams County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male163,707 (54.8%)$50,956
Female135,160 (45.2%)$38,282
Total298,867 (100.0%)$44,980

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Adams County

The most common earnings brackets in Adams County are $100,000+ for men (25,685 | 15.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (12,133 | 9.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Adams County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,689 (2.9%)6,737 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,852 (2.4%)4,312 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,432 (2.7%)5,448 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,098 (1.9%)4,353 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,879 (2.4%)4,118 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,792 (1.7%)3,992 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,065 (1.9%)3,956 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,098 (1.3%)3,044 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,101 (1.9%)3,544 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,424 (2.7%)4,659 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,190 (4.4%)8,877 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,069 (5.5%)9,335 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99910,417 (6.4%)7,860 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,746 (5.3%)8,402 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9999,483 (5.8%)8,017 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,652 (4.7%)6,561 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99916,273 (9.9%)10,902 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99912,455 (7.6%)8,165 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,307 (13.0%)12,133 (9.0%)
$100,000+25,685 (15.7%)10,745 (8.0%)
Total163,707 (100.0%)135,160 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Adams County

Average earnings in Adams County are $57,618 for men and $44,100 for women, a difference of 23.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,377, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $46,421. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,627, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,588.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Adams County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$46,421$26,588
High School Diploma$49,007$35,321
College or Associate's Degree$59,665$42,159
Bachelor's Degree$79,660$56,674
Graduate Degree$92,377$71,627
Total$57,618$44,100

Family Income in Adams County

Family Income Brackets in Adams County

According to the Adams County family income data, there are 29,780 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,508 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Adams County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,2672.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5081.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994,0213.2%
$25,000 to $34,9995,7804.6%
$35,000 to $49,99910,6818.5%
$50,000 to $74,99919,47615.5%
$75,000 to $99,99919,47615.5%
$100,000 to $149,99929,78023.7%
$150,000 to $199,99916,58613.2%
$200,000+15,20412.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Adams County

7+ person families (3,368 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Adams County with $128,397 per family, while 2-person families (48,865 | 38.9%) have the highest median income of $43,356 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Adams County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families48,865 (38.9%)$86,713
3-Person Families29,481 (23.5%)$100,921
4-Person Families25,820 (20.5%)$114,934
5-Person Families12,185 (9.7%)$102,405
6-Person Families5,934 (4.7%)$106,720
7+ Person Families3,368 (2.7%)$128,397
Total125,653 (100.0%)$98,225

Family Income by Number of Earners in Adams County

The median family income in Adams County is $98,225, with families comprising 3+ earners (21,019) having the highest median family income of $143,213, while families with no earners (10,147) have the lowest median family income of $52,889, accounting for 16.7% and 8.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Adams County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,147 (8.1%)$52,889
1 Earner36,525 (29.1%)$59,653
2 Earners57,962 (46.1%)$117,168
3+ Earners21,019 (16.7%)$143,213
Total125,653 (100.0%)$98,225

Household Income in Adams County

Household Income Brackets in Adams County

With 38,236 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Adams County, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 4,168 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Adams County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,1613.4%
$10,000 to $14,9994,1682.3%
$15,000 to $24,9998,5174.7%
$25,000 to $34,99910,6915.9%
$35,000 to $49,99917,5779.7%
$50,000 to $74,99930,62516.9%
$75,000 to $99,99927,72515.3%
$100,000 to $149,99938,23621.1%
$150,000 to $199,99919,57110.8%
$200,000+17,9409.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Adams County

The median household income in Adams County is $86,297, with the highest median household income of $97,355 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 66,499 households (36.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $57,610, with 6,976 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Adams County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,976 (3.8%)$57,610
25 to 44 Years74,819 (41.3%)$91,770
45 to 64 Years66,499 (36.7%)$97,355
65+ Years32,917 (18.2%)$59,472
Total181,211 (100.0%)$86,297

Poverty in Adams County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County

With 8.7% poverty level for males and 10.6% for females among the residents of Adams County, 15 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 600 males (16.0%) and 1,303 females (17.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,464 (14.3%)2,312 (14.0%)
5 Years527 (15.2%)263 (9.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,028 (13.6%)2,910 (13.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,306 (10.3%)1,912 (15.5%)
15 Years600 (16.0%)401 (10.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,245 (15.2%)1,303 (17.3%)
18 to 24 Years2,255 (9.0%)2,737 (11.9%)
25 to 34 Years3,170 (7.4%)4,371 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,674 (6.5%)3,845 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,988 (6.0%)1,903 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,036 (7.3%)2,148 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,042 (6.3%)1,582 (8.5%)
75 Years and over491 (5.9%)1,112 (9.5%)
Total22,826 (8.7%)26,799 (10.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County

According to the poverty statistics in Adams County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.1% of males and 93.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,790 (85.7%)14,184 (86.0%)
5 Years2,929 (84.8%)2,607 (90.8%)
6 to 11 Years19,164 (86.4%)17,979 (86.1%)
12 to 14 Years11,379 (89.7%)10,453 (84.5%)
15 Years3,150 (84.0%)3,438 (89.5%)
16 and 17 Years6,960 (84.8%)6,240 (82.7%)
18 to 24 Years22,856 (91.0%)20,281 (88.1%)
25 to 34 Years39,923 (92.6%)35,794 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years38,282 (93.5%)33,670 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years31,069 (94.0%)29,016 (93.9%)
55 to 64 Years25,900 (92.7%)25,433 (92.2%)
65 to 74 Years15,537 (93.7%)16,934 (91.5%)
75 Years and over7,800 (94.1%)10,546 (90.5%)
Total239,739 (91.3%)226,575 (89.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Adams County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Adams County show that 3.8% or 3,480 of the total 91,308 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 28.4%, comprising of 242 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.9%, which includes 890 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Adams County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children45,388 (98.1%)890 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children33,634 (96.3%)1,299 (3.7%)
3 or 4 Children8,195 (88.6%)1,049 (11.4%)
5 or more Children611 (71.6%)242 (28.4%)
Total87,828 (96.2%)3,480 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Adams County

According to the poverty data in Adams County, 8.3% or 967 single-father households and 19.0% or 4,321 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (67.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 977 households (41.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Adams County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children234 (5.2%)598 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children429 (7.1%)2,665 (22.0%)
3 or 4 Children230 (23.3%)977 (41.1%)
5 or more Children74 (67.9%)81 (35.1%)
Total967 (8.3%)4,321 (19.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Adams County

The poverty data for Adams County shows that 3,480 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 5,288 of the single-parent households (15.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 242 households (28.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 155 household (45.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Adams County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children890 (1.9%)832 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,299 (3.7%)3,094 (17.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,049 (11.4%)1,207 (35.9%)
5 or more Children242 (28.4%)155 (45.6%)
Total3,480 (3.8%)5,288 (15.4%)

Race in Adams County

The most populous races in Adams County are White / Caucasian (342,214 | 65.8%), Hispanic or Latino (215,119 | 41.4%), and Two or more Races (82,653 | 15.9%).
Race in Adams County
Race# Population% Population
Asian20,5744.0%
Black / African American18,2153.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific8360.2%
Hispanic or Latino215,11941.4%
Native / Alaskan7,2601.4%
White / Caucasian342,21465.8%
Two or more Races82,65315.9%
Some other Race48,3979.3%
Total520,149100.0%

Ancestry in Adams County

The most populous ancestries reported in Adams County are Mexican (177,359 | 34.1%), German (73,142 | 14.1%), Irish (43,196 | 8.3%), English (37,564 | 7.2%), and Italian (21,362 | 4.1%), together accounting for 67.8% of all Adams County residents.
Ancestry in Adams County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan7550.2%
African1,3840.3%
Alaska Native1510.0%
Albanian560.0%
Aleut360.0%
Alsatian140.0%
American15,9843.1%
Apache1,2020.2%
Arab1,6020.3%
Arapaho2120.0%
Argentinean3830.1%
Armenian3750.1%
Australian2230.0%
Austrian9830.2%
Bahamian70.0%
Bangladeshi2,5700.5%
Barbadian90.0%
Basque1060.0%
Belgian3710.1%
Belizean90.0%
Bhutanese2,2680.4%
Blackfeet6690.1%
Bolivian1040.0%
Brazilian2100.0%
British2,3520.4%
British West Indian110.0%
Bulgarian2230.0%
Burmese2,4200.5%
Canadian7850.2%
Cape Verdean180.0%
Carpatho Rusyn300.0%
Celtic340.0%
Central American6,0161.2%
Central American Indian8670.2%
Cherokee2,0570.4%
Cheyenne2200.0%
Chickasaw1180.0%
Chilean1260.0%
Chippewa390.0%
Choctaw2470.1%
Colombian1,0910.2%
Comanche60.0%
Costa Rican2390.1%
Cree120.0%
Creek300.0%
Croatian3590.1%
Crow1080.0%
Cuban8000.2%
Czech2,2880.4%
Czechoslovakian6290.1%
Danish2,3020.4%
Delaware80.0%
Dominican4310.1%
Dutch4,8350.9%
Eastern European9100.2%
Ecuadorian2450.1%
Egyptian1750.0%
English37,5647.2%
Estonian250.0%
Ethiopian5680.1%
European7,3971.4%
Fijian70.0%
Filipino820.0%
Finnish6100.1%
French10,1772.0%
French American Indian90.0%
French Canadian1,6100.3%
German73,14214.1%
German Russian1410.0%
Ghanaian3240.1%
Greek1,0300.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro3670.1%
Guatemalan1,3230.3%
Guyanese130.0%
Haitian1550.0%
Honduran9180.2%
Hopi470.0%
Hungarian1,1540.2%
Indian (Asian)4,0840.8%
Indonesian8800.2%
Inupiat930.0%
Iranian3880.1%
Iraqi240.0%
Irish43,1968.3%
Iroquois2170.0%
Italian21,3624.1%
Jamaican2870.1%
Japanese7950.2%
Jordanian220.0%
Kiowa90.0%
Korean3,8910.7%
Laotian4560.1%
Latvian1810.0%
Lebanese4720.1%
Lithuanian6160.1%
Luxembourger100.0%
Macedonian550.0%
Malaysian8360.2%
Maltese2190.0%
Marshallese450.0%
Menominee100.0%
Mexican177,35934.1%
Mexican American Indian1,6500.3%
Mongolian350.0%
Moroccan1180.0%
Native Hawaiian8970.2%
Navajo1,5670.3%
New Zealander990.0%
Nicaraguan930.0%
Nigerian4020.1%
Northern European1,0160.2%
Norwegian7,5921.5%
Osage530.0%
Pakistani4950.1%
Palestinian830.0%
Panamanian1390.0%
Pennsylvania German1310.0%
Peruvian7930.2%
Pima770.0%
Polish8,7791.7%
Portuguese1,6420.3%
Potawatomi660.0%
Pueblo3260.1%
Puerto Rican3,0250.6%
Puget Sound Salish270.0%
Romanian2440.1%
Russian3,2800.6%
Salvadoran3,3040.6%
Samoan4120.1%
Scandinavian2,5420.5%
Scotch-Irish3,3040.6%
Scottish7,4981.4%
Serbian1740.0%
Shoshone140.0%
Sierra Leonean60.0%
Sioux1,3150.3%
Slavic1080.0%
Slovak6300.1%
Slovene2180.0%
Somali2320.0%
South African1080.0%
South American3,1070.6%
South American Indian500.0%
Spaniard8,2831.6%
Spanish7,5221.5%
Spanish American4290.1%
Spanish American Indian1050.0%
Sri Lankan5,1461.0%
Subsaharan African4,2650.8%
Sudanese240.0%
Swedish7,1701.4%
Swiss9800.2%
Syrian820.0%
Thai2,3430.4%
Tlingit-Haida30.0%
Tohono O'Odham150.0%
Tongan30.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian210.0%
Turkish1130.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander900.0%
Ugandan600.0%
Ukrainian1,0500.2%
Uruguayan70.0%
Ute5100.1%
Venezuelan3490.1%
Vietnamese60.0%
Welsh2,7980.5%
West Indian930.0%
Yaqui980.0%
Yugoslavian3330.1%
Yup'ik150.0%
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Immigrants in Adams County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Adams County came from Latin America (55,327 | 10.6%), Central America (51,842 | 10.0%), Mexico (47,911 | 9.2%), Asia (13,605 | 2.6%), and South Eastern Asia (6,314 | 1.2%), together accounting for 33.7% of all Adams County residents.
Immigrants in Adams County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan5700.1%
Africa4,2450.8%
Albania110.0%
Argentina850.0%
Asia13,6052.6%
Australia1320.0%
Austria310.0%
Bahamas70.0%
Bangladesh200.0%
Barbados90.0%
Belarus740.0%
Belize190.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1770.0%
Brazil6580.1%
Bulgaria1120.0%
Cabo Verde200.0%
Cambodia2480.1%
Cameroon1460.0%
Canada7240.1%
Caribbean9120.2%
Central America51,84210.0%
Chile250.0%
China1,7150.3%
Colombia7470.1%
Congo3960.1%
Costa Rica180.0%
Croatia330.0%
Cuba3390.1%
Czechoslovakia1300.0%
Denmark160.0%
Dominican Republic2160.0%
Eastern Africa1,4820.3%
Eastern Asia2,6070.5%
Eastern Europe2,5940.5%
Ecuador1870.0%
Egypt1280.0%
El Salvador1,9390.4%
England1860.0%
Eritrea3410.1%
Ethiopia4340.1%
Europe4,4610.9%
France1840.0%
Germany6270.1%
Ghana4290.1%
Greece100.0%
Grenada130.0%
Guatemala1,1340.2%
Haiti780.0%
Honduras6890.1%
Hong Kong720.0%
Hungary890.0%
India1,8040.4%
Indonesia2490.1%
Iran3230.1%
Iraq1290.0%
Ireland1610.0%
Israel810.0%
Italy1270.0%
Jamaica2040.0%
Japan1440.0%
Jordan150.0%
Kazakhstan280.0%
Kenya380.0%
Korea7480.1%
Kuwait60.0%
Laos8350.2%
Latin America55,32710.6%
Lebanon590.0%
Lithuania210.0%
Malaysia970.0%
Mexico47,9119.2%
Micronesia1660.0%
Middle Africa1,2150.2%
Moldova190.0%
Morocco1390.0%
Nepal8510.2%
Netherlands680.0%
Nicaragua640.0%
Nigeria1710.0%
Northern Africa4070.1%
Northern Europe7340.1%
Oceania4220.1%
Pakistan1700.0%
Panama680.0%
Peru5400.1%
Philippines1,0510.2%
Poland5950.1%
Romania680.0%
Russia8300.2%
Saudi Arabia390.0%
Scotland2260.0%
Serbia100.0%
Sierra Leone60.0%
Singapore150.0%
Somalia1380.0%
South Africa1190.0%
South America2,5730.5%
South Central Asia4,2260.8%
South Eastern Asia6,3141.2%
Southern Europe1870.0%
Spain300.0%
Sri Lanka2120.0%
Sudan640.0%
Sweden310.0%
Switzerland150.0%
Taiwan1830.0%
Thailand6520.1%
Trinidad and Tobago230.0%
Turkey350.0%
Uganda3170.1%
Ukraine2440.1%
Uruguay70.0%
Uzbekistan120.0%
Venezuela2930.1%
Vietnam2,7190.5%
Western Africa1,0140.2%
Western Asia4530.1%
Western Europe9250.2%
Zaire4440.1%
Zimbabwe300.0%
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Sex and Age in Adams County

Sex and Age in Adams County

The most populous age groups in Adams County are 30 to 34 Years (22,683 | 8.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (20,753 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Adams County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17,441 (6.6%)16,659 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years18,060 (6.8%)16,150 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years20,685 (7.8%)20,753 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years19,129 (7.2%)17,830 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years18,039 (6.8%)16,611 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years20,840 (7.9%)19,514 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years22,683 (8.6%)20,724 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years21,879 (8.3%)19,353 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years19,329 (7.3%)18,246 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years17,353 (6.6%)15,996 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years15,817 (6.0%)14,959 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years14,792 (5.6%)14,526 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years13,403 (5.1%)13,153 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years9,158 (3.5%)10,639 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years7,647 (2.9%)8,033 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years4,552 (1.7%)4,782 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years2,217 (0.8%)4,094 (1.6%)
85 Years and over1,829 (0.7%)3,274 (1.3%)
Total264,853 (100.0%)255,296 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Adams County

Median Family Size in Adams County

The median family size in Adams County is 3.39 persons per family, with married-couple families (91,308 | 72.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11,618 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Adams County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple91,308 (72.7%)3.45
Single Male/Father11,618 (9.2%)3.08
Single Female/Mother22,727 (18.1%)3.32
Total Families125,653 (100.0%)3.39

Median Household Size in Adams County

The median household size in Adams County is 2.85 persons per household, with single female/mother households (22,727 | 12.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (55,558 | 30.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Adams County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple91,308 (50.4%)3.49
Single Male/Father11,618 (6.4%)3.48
Single Female/Mother22,727 (12.5%)3.60
Non-family55,558 (30.7%)1.36
Total Households181,211 (100.0%)2.85

Household Size by Marriage Status in Adams County

Out of a total of 181,211 households in Adams County, 125,653 (69.3%) are family households, while 55,558 (30.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 43,780, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 41,158.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Adams County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-41,158 (22.7%)
2-Person Households43,780 (24.2%)11,628 (6.4%)
3-Person Households30,689 (16.9%)1,658 (0.9%)
4-Person Households27,892 (15.4%)830 (0.5%)
5-Person Households12,711 (7.0%)229 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,462 (3.6%)22 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,119 (2.3%)33 (0.0%)
Total125,653 (69.3%)55,558 (30.7%)

Female Fertility in Adams County

Fertility by Age in Adams County

Average fertility rate in Adams County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Adams County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years192 (2.8%)11.0
20 to 34 years5,247 (76.7%)92.0
35 to 50 years1,404 (20.5%)25.0
Total6,843 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Adams County

72.8% of women with births (6,843) in Adams County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 54.7% 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 21.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Adams County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years87 (45.3%)105 (54.7%)
20 to 34 years3,788 (72.2%)1,459 (27.8%)
35 to 50 years1,108 (78.9%)296 (21.1%)
Total4,982 (72.8%)1,861 (27.2%)

Fertility by Education in Adams County

Average fertility rate in Adams County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 25.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Adams County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,185 (17.3%)45.0
High School Diploma1,691 (24.7%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree1,626 (23.8%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree1,709 (25.0%)69.0
Graduate Degree632 (9.2%)56.0
Total6,843 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Adams County

27.2% of women with births in Adams County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 43.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Adams County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School867 (73.2%)318 (26.8%)
High School Diploma957 (56.6%)734 (43.4%)
College or Associate's Degree1,088 (66.9%)538 (33.1%)
Bachelor's Degree1,466 (85.8%)243 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree606 (95.9%)26 (4.1%)
Total4,982 (72.8%)1,861 (27.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Adams County

Employment by Class of Employer in Adams County

Among the 271,582 employed individuals in Adams County, private company employees (195,111 | 71.8%), local government employees (19,438 | 7.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (17,756 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Adams County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees195,11171.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10,9544.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,0184.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,7566.5%
Local Government Employees19,4387.2%
State Government Employees8,1043.0%
Federal Government Employees6,4812.4%
Unpaid Family Workers7200.3%
Total271,582100.0%

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 (402,806), 71.9% or 289,618 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 13,322 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.7% or 34,987 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.1% or 2,199 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Adams County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14,565 (49.6%)2,199 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Years29,487 (85.1%)2,094 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years34,987 (86.7%)1,295 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years37,373 (86.1%)1,159 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years67,459 (85.6%)2,698 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years54,827 (85.5%)1,864 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years22,780 (77.7%)866 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years17,447 (65.7%)785 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,401 (26.5%)385 (4.1%)
75 Years and over1,349 (6.5%)32 (2.4%)
Total289,618 (71.9%)13,322 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Adams County

According to labor force statistics for Adams County, 83.1% of individuals (234,813) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (282,567) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 8,688 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 90.7% or 71,393 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 1,735 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Adams County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30,986 (72.0%)2,410 (5.6%)
High School Diploma63,738 (80.0%)4,143 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree68,811 (84.8%)1,947 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71,393 (90.7%)2,125 (2.7%)
Total234,813 (83.1%)10,455 (3.7%)

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 (28,036 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (21,325 | 7.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (17,631 | 6.4%), Business & Financial (14,523 | 5.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (11,794 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Adams County

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 Architecture & Engineering (85.2%), Computers & Mathematics (76.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (80.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Adams County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16,281 (58.1%)11,755 (41.9%)
Business & Financial5,980 (41.2%)8,543 (58.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13,028 (73.9%)4,603 (26.1%)
Computers & Mathematics7,320 (76.3%)2,278 (23.7%)
Architecture & Engineering4,657 (85.2%)812 (14.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,051 (41.0%)1,513 (59.0%)
Community & Social Service 6,431 (30.2%)14,894 (69.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,229 (32.5%)2,554 (67.5%)
Legal Services & Support387 (23.1%)1,292 (76.9%)
Education Instruction & Library2,638 (22.4%)9,156 (77.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,177 (53.5%)1,892 (46.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,207 (20.1%)8,768 (79.9%)
Health Technologists1,371 (19.3%)5,729 (80.7%)
Total (Category)43,927 (47.5%)48,563 (52.5%)
Total (Overall)152,016 (55.1%)123,741 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Adams County are Food Preparation & Serving (14,959 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11,125 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (7,750 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (6,006 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (5,907 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Adams County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Adams County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (67.1%), Security & Protection (64.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (62.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.1%), Personal Care & Service (77.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Adams County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support841 (10.8%)6,909 (89.1%)
Security & Protection3,814 (64.6%)2,093 (35.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,162 (62.8%)1,283 (37.2%)
Law Enforcement1,652 (67.1%)810 (32.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving6,522 (43.6%)8,437 (56.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,850 (52.6%)5,275 (47.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,345 (22.4%)4,661 (77.6%)
Total (Category)18,372 (40.2%)27,375 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)152,016 (55.1%)123,741 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Adams County are Office & Administration (32,994 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (25,790 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Adams County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Adams County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13,043 (50.6%)12,747 (49.4%)
Office & Administration9,767 (29.6%)23,227 (70.4%)
Total (Category)22,810 (38.8%)35,974 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)152,016 (55.1%)123,741 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Adams County are Construction & Extraction (24,272 | 8.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11,071 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,321 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Adams County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Adams County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry968 (73.3%)353 (26.7%)
Construction & Extraction23,148 (95.4%)1,124 (4.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10,486 (94.7%)585 (5.3%)
Total (Category)34,602 (94.4%)2,062 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)152,016 (55.1%)123,741 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Adams County are Production (14,794 | 5.4%), Transportation (14,274 | 5.2%), and Material Moving (13,004 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Adams County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Adams County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10,412 (70.4%)4,382 (29.6%)
Transportation12,232 (85.7%)2,042 (14.3%)
Material Moving9,661 (74.3%)3,343 (25.7%)
Total (Category)32,305 (76.8%)9,767 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)152,016 (55.1%)123,741 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County

Employment Industries in Adams County

The major employment industries in Adams County include Retail Trade (32,957 | 11.9%), Construction (32,816 | 11.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,522 | 11.1%), Manufacturing (22,451 | 8.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (19,526 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Adams County

Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County

The Adams County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.7%), Educational Services (73.1%), and Finance & Insurance (66.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,630 (80.1%)406 (19.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2,002 (74.0%)704 (26.0%)
Construction29,422 (89.7%)3,394 (10.3%)
Manufacturing15,999 (71.3%)6,452 (28.7%)
Wholesale Trade5,618 (65.3%)2,979 (34.6%)
Retail Trade17,547 (53.2%)15,410 (46.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing14,981 (76.7%)4,545 (23.3%)
Utilities1,959 (75.1%)648 (24.9%)
Information4,314 (68.9%)1,952 (31.1%)
Finance & Insurance3,330 (33.9%)6,507 (66.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,938 (51.8%)2,733 (48.2%)
Professional & Scientific9,914 (54.2%)8,384 (45.8%)
Enterprise Management201 (51.4%)190 (48.6%)
Administrative & Support7,298 (56.7%)5,580 (43.3%)
Educational Services4,752 (26.9%)12,937 (73.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,598 (18.3%)24,924 (81.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,684 (50.6%)2,623 (49.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services8,913 (46.1%)10,438 (53.9%)
Public Administration5,969 (48.6%)6,318 (51.4%)
Total152,016 (55.1%)123,741 (44.9%)

Education in Adams County

School Enrollment in Adams County

The most common levels of schooling among the 130,715 students in Adams County are middle school (33,096 | 25.3%), high school (31,126 | 23.8%), and elementary school (28,356 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Adams County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,5215.8%
Kindergarten6,4614.9%
Elementary School28,35621.7%
Middle School33,09625.3%
High School31,12623.8%
College / Undergraduate18,13913.9%
Graduate / Professional6,0164.6%
Total130,715100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Adams County

Out of a total of 130,715 students who are enrolled in schools in Adams County, 13,464 (10.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 117,251 (89.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,700 (28.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21,244 (94.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Adams County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,345 (71.9%)1,700 (28.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old30,148 (92.3%)2,530 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds38,015 (93.9%)2,492 (6.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds21,244 (94.3%)1,274 (5.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,446 (87.0%)966 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,196 (81.2%)1,667 (18.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,885 (78.6%)1,606 (21.4%)
35 Years and over3,938 (75.7%)1,263 (24.3%)
Total117,251 (89.7%)13,464 (10.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Adams County

Business (19,766 | 19.7%), science & technology (9,868 | 9.8%), education (9,244 | 9.2%), arts & humanities (8,567 | 8.5%), and engineering (7,873 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 100,468 individuals in Adams County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Adams County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,2195.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,3566.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,5962.6%
Psychology6,0086.0%
Social Sciences7,6887.6%
Engineering7,8737.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1391.1%
Science & Technology9,8689.8%
Business19,76619.7%
Education9,2449.2%
Literature & Languages3,2453.2%
Liberal Arts & History3,8003.8%
Visual & Performing Arts4,1314.1%
Communications4,9684.9%
Arts & Humanities8,5678.5%
Total100,468100.0%

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 (57,162, accounting for 38.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (45,975, making up 47.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Adams County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,658 (2.4%)2,666 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle20,918 (14.0%)19,721 (16.2%)
2 Vehicles57,162 (38.2%)45,975 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles36,281 (24.2%)29,437 (24.2%)
4 Vehicles20,406 (13.6%)15,321 (12.6%)
5 or more Vehicles11,426 (7.6%)8,353 (6.9%)
Total149,851 (100.0%)121,473 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Adams County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Adams County are 30 to 34 minutes (47,327 commuters, 19.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (33,210 commuters, 13.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (32,211 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Adams County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,0981.3%
5 to 9 Minutes13,6065.7%
10 to 14 Minutes22,4359.3%
15 to 19 Minutes33,21013.8%
20 to 24 Minutes32,21113.4%
25 to 29 Minutes17,6947.3%
30 to 34 Minutes47,32719.7%
35 to 39 Minutes10,8864.5%
40 to 44 Minutes12,6785.3%
45 to 59 Minutes25,80110.7%
60 to 89 Minutes15,3446.4%
90 or more Minutes6,3982.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Adams County

The most common commute times in Adams County are 30 to 34 minutes (28,356 commuters, 20.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (18,971 commuters, 18.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Adams County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,409 (1.0%)1,689 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,633 (4.9%)6,973 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,756 (7.9%)11,679 (11.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes19,015 (14.0%)14,195 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes18,143 (13.4%)14,068 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,968 (7.3%)7,726 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes28,356 (20.9%)18,971 (18.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,942 (4.4%)4,944 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,215 (5.3%)5,463 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes14,928 (11.0%)10,873 (10.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes9,242 (6.8%)6,102 (5.8%)
90 or more Minutes3,994 (2.9%)2,404 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Adams County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Adams County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (18,274, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,965, 15.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Adams County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,335 (7.6%)5,459 (5.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,699 (7.1%)3,388 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11,929 (8.8%)5,184 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17,304 (12.8%)9,371 (8.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14,709 (10.8%)12,923 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM18,274 (13.5%)15,965 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,395 (7.7%)11,727 (11.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,002 (8.8%)10,707 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,811 (2.8%)4,504 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,191 (4.6%)5,701 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,752 (2.0%)3,331 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,758 (1.3%)1,401 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8,539 (6.3%)7,317 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,903 (5.8%)8,109 (7.7%)
Total135,601 (100.0%)105,087 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Adams County

Occupancy by Ownership in Adams County

Of the total 181,211 dwellings in Adams County, owner-occupied units account for 123,826 (68.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 57,385 (31.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Adams County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units123,82668.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units57,38531.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units181,211100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Adams County

Occupancy by Household Size in Adams County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household41,15822.7%
2-Person Household55,40830.6%
3-Person Household32,34717.8%
4+ Person Household52,29828.9%
Total Housing Units181,211100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Adams County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Adams County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household23,783 (57.8%)17,375 (42.2%)
2-Person Household39,431 (71.2%)15,977 (28.8%)
3-Person Household22,468 (69.5%)9,879 (30.5%)
4+ Person Household38,144 (72.9%)14,154 (27.1%)
Total Housing Units123,826 (68.3%)57,385 (31.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Adams County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Adams County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12,069 (54.8%)9,936 (45.2%)
High School Diploma30,197 (62.7%)17,964 (37.3%)
College/Associate Degree38,890 (68.2%)18,164 (31.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher42,670 (79.0%)11,321 (21.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Adams County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Adams County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years42,68123.5%
35 to 44 Years39,11421.6%
45 to 54 Years34,59919.1%
55 to 64 Years31,90017.6%
65 to 74 Years20,57911.4%
75 to 84 Years9,1745.1%
85 Years and Over3,1641.8%
Total181,211100.0%

Housing Finances in Adams County

Median Income by Occupancy in Adams County

Median Income by Occupancy in Adams County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied123,826 (68.3%)$103,680
Renter-Occupied57,385 (31.7%)$56,595
Average181,211 (100.0%)$86,297

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Adams County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Adams County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,512 (1.2%)2,383 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999827 (0.7%)1,406 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,784 (1.4%)2,349 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,470 (1.2%)2,702 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,104 (1.7%)2,314 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,368 (4.3%)5,264 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,061 (7.3%)8,583 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,279 (14.8%)12,296 (21.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99919,204 (15.5%)8,548 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99930,383 (24.5%)7,780 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more33,834 (27.3%)3,760 (6.6%)
Total123,826 (100.0%)57,385 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Adams County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Adams County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,955 (3.2%)1,028 (1.8%)
$300 to $4998,377 (6.8%)673 (1.2%)
$500 to $79913,719 (11.1%)1,831 (3.2%)
$800 to $9995,626 (4.5%)2,942 (5.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49918,280 (14.8%)16,244 (28.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99922,811 (18.4%)19,786 (34.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49922,310 (18.0%)9,364 (16.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99915,040 (12.1%)2,853 (5.0%)
$3,000 or more13,708 (11.1%)1,190 (2.1%)
Total123,826 (100.0%)57,385 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Adams County

Housing Structures in Adams County

Housing Structures in Adams County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached114,71163.3%
Single Unit, Attached15,2368.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,3080.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,7112.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,1944.5%
10 or more Apartments26,17314.4%
Mobile Home / Other10,8786.0%
Total181,211100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Adams County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Adams County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached99,826 (87.0%)14,885 (13.0%)
Single Unit, Attached10,601 (69.6%)4,635 (30.4%)
2 Unit Apartments198 (15.1%)1,110 (84.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,218 (25.9%)3,493 (74.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,707 (20.8%)6,487 (79.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,564 (6.0%)24,609 (94.0%)
Mobile Home / Other8,712 (80.1%)2,166 (19.9%)
Total123,826 (68.3%)57,385 (31.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Adams County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Adams County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room261 (0.2%)2,338 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,828 (3.1%)18,062 (31.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms33,287 (26.9%)23,323 (40.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms41,330 (33.4%)9,175 (16.0%)
8 or more Rooms45,120 (36.4%)4,487 (7.8%)
Total123,826 (100.0%)57,385 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Adams County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Adams County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas93,483 (75.5%)31,142 (54.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,329 (1.9%)966 (1.7%)
Electricity25,639 (20.7%)24,104 (42.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene73 (0.1%)19 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke13 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,866 (1.5%)526 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used423 (0.3%)628 (1.1%)
Total123,826 (100.0%)57,385 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Adams County

Household Vehicle Usage in Adams County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,610 (2.1%)5,717 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle23,817 (19.2%)23,446 (40.9%)
2 Vehicles49,421 (39.9%)19,952 (34.8%)
3 or more Vehicles47,978 (38.8%)8,270 (14.4%)
Total123,826 (100.0%)57,385 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Adams County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Adams County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units33,69290,134
Median Property Value$374,300$439,100
Median Household Income$75,084$28,005
Monthly Housing Costs$597$13,681
Real Estate Taxes$2,170$2,066

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Adams County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Adams County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,502 (13.4%)1,547 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,296 (6.8%)929 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,994 (14.8%)9,402 (10.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,012 (41.6%)48,479 (53.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,684 (16.9%)23,231 (25.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,316 (3.9%)4,889 (5.4%)
$1,000,000 or more888 (2.6%)1,657 (1.8%)
Total33,692 (100.0%)90,134 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Adams County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Adams County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,337 (4.0%)909 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,300 (9.8%)1,002 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,599 (7.7%)2,058 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,655 (10.8%)2,769 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,933 (17.6%)5,406 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,561 (16.5%)12,346 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,478 (16.3%)13,643 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more5,829 (17.3%)24,905 (27.6%)
Total33,692 (100.0%)90,134 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Adams County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Adams County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,750 (23.0%)115,741 (128.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,488 (13.3%)9,038 (10.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,925 (11.7%)20,329 (22.6%)
4.0x or more17,293 (51.3%)19,912 (22.1%)
Total33,692 (100.0%)90,134 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Adams County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Adams County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,768 (20.1%)289 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4993,402 (10.1%)3,316 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,49921,585 (64.1%)9,825 (10.9%)
Total33,692 (100.0%)90,134 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Adams County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years38,861 (95.9%)1,660 (4.1%)
6 to 18 Years93,505 (93.6%)6,417 (6.4%)
19 to 25 Years40,041 (82.6%)8,417 (17.4%)
26 to 34 Years63,533 (84.7%)11,494 (15.3%)
35 to 44 Years65,716 (83.8%)12,706 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years55,068 (86.1%)8,878 (13.9%)
55 to 64 Years50,490 (90.9%)5,027 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years34,204 (97.5%)891 (2.5%)
75 Years and older19,715 (98.8%)234 (1.2%)
Total461,133 (89.2%)55,724 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Adams County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Adams County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38,861 (95.9%)1,660 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen93,505 (93.6%)6,417 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40,041 (82.6%)8,417 (17.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Adams County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Adams County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033,828 (88.6%)4,330 (11.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99952,999 (82.7%)11,077 (17.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99966,450 (84.7%)11,998 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99969,530 (87.6%)9,825 (12.4%)
$100,000 and over237,345 (92.8%)18,450 (7.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617,837 (44.0%)22,875 (56.5%)
6 to 18 Years42,176 (42.2%)55,201 (55.2%)
19 to 25 Years11,712 (24.2%)29,561 (61.0%)
25 to 34 Years13,231 (17.6%)52,377 (69.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,787 (15.0%)56,029 (71.5%)
45 to 54 Years10,019 (15.7%)47,155 (73.7%)
55 to 64 Years11,852 (21.3%)41,259 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years32,186 (91.7%)18,388 (52.4%)
75 Years and over19,300 (96.8%)11,532 (57.8%)
Total170,100 (32.9%)334,377 (64.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Adams County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Adams County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (0.2%)62 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years3,637 (7.2%)2,445 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years4,506 (6.7%)4,982 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years10,945 (10.7%)11,685 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,615 (27.8%)4,360 (23.5%)
75 Years and over3,975 (47.9%)6,138 (52.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Adams County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Adams County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (0.2%)15 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years601 (1.2%)237 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years632 (0.9%)857 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,116 (3.1%)1,874 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,535 (15.3%)1,266 (6.8%)
75 Years and over2,561 (30.9%)2,746 (23.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Adams County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)47 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years514 (1.0%)649 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years659 (1.0%)1,047 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,251 (2.2%)2,462 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years598 (3.6%)954 (5.1%)
75 Years and over896 (10.8%)991 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Adams County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,553 (5.0%)1,418 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,894 (4.3%)2,894 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,657 (3.6%)4,817 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years756 (4.6%)942 (5.1%)
75 Years and over1,097 (13.2%)1,449 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Adams County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years374 (0.7%)142 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years439 (0.6%)1,059 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,861 (4.8%)6,359 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,255 (13.6%)2,602 (14.1%)
75 Years and over1,848 (22.3%)4,250 (36.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Adams County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years832 (1.6%)549 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years373 (0.5%)427 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,930 (1.9%)1,849 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years476 (2.9%)717 (3.9%)
75 Years and over595 (7.2%)1,412 (12.1%)

Technology Access in Adams County

Computing Device Access in Adams County

Computing Device Access in Adams County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop149,18682.3%
Smartphone164,75990.9%
Tablet119,76166.1%
No Computing Device7,4524.1%
Total181,211100.0%

Internet Access in Adams County

Internet Access in Adams County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2850.2%
Broadband Home140,93477.8%
Cellular Data Only18,13510.0%
Satellite Internet13,5627.5%
No Internet15,8388.7%
Total181,211100.0%

Adams County Summary

Adams County, Colorado is located in the north-central part of the state and is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the fifth most populous county in Colorado, with an estimated population of 488,927 in 2019. The county seat is Brighton, and the largest city is Commerce City. Adams County is bordered by Weld County to the north, Broomfield County to the east, Arapahoe County to the south, and Jefferson County to the west.

History

Adams County was established in 1901 and named after Alva Adams, the Governor of Colorado from 1887 to 1889. The county was originally part of Arapahoe County, but was split off in 1901. The county was initially populated by Native American tribes, including the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute.
The first settlers in Adams County were miners who arrived in the area in the late 1800s. The county was also home to many farmers and ranchers, who were attracted to the area by the fertile soil and abundant water.

Geography

Adams County covers an area of 1,184 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in Colorado. The county is located in the north-central part of the state, and is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Weld County to the north, Broomfield County to the east, Arapahoe County to the south, and Jefferson County to the west.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the plains to the east and the foothills to the west. The eastern plains are characterized by flat terrain and are home to the majority of the county's population. The western foothills are more rugged and are home to the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Economy

Adams County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Ball Corporation, and Lockheed Martin.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with crops such as corn, wheat, and hay being grown in the area. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, sheep, and horses being raised in the county.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county's economy, with companies such as Ball Corporation and Lockheed Martin having large facilities in the area. The county is also home to several technology companies, including Oracle and IBM.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, Adams County had an estimated population of 488,927. The population is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial group being White (77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), African American (4.2%), and Asian (2.3%).
The median household income in Adams County is $68,845, and the median home value is $346,400. The county has a poverty rate of 8.7%, and the unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Adams County is home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Colorado Denver, the University of Northern Colorado, and the Community College of Aurora. The county is also home to several museums, including the Denver Art Museum and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Adams County?
Per Capita income in Adams County is $37,550.
What is the Median Family Income in Adams County?
Median Family Income in Adams County is $98,225.
What is the Median Household income in Adams County?
Median Household Income in Adams County is $86,297.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Adams County?
Income or Wage Gap in Adams County is 24.9%.
Women in Adams County earn 75.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Adams County?
Family Income Deficit in Adams County is $12,216.
Families that are below poverty line in Adams County earn $12,216 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Adams County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Adams County is 0.41.
What is the Total Population of Adams County?
Total Population of Adams County is 520,149.
What is the Total Male Population of Adams County?
Total Male Population of Adams County is 264,853.
What is the Total Female Population of Adams County?
Total Female Population of Adams County is 255,296.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Adams County?
There are 103.74 Males per 100 Females in Adams County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Adams County?
There are 96.39 Females per 100 Males in Adams County.
What is the Median Population Age in Adams County?
Median Population Age in Adams County is 34.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Adams County
Average Family Size in Adams County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Adams County
Average Household Size in Adams County is 2.9 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Adams County?
There are 289,618 People in the Labor Forcein in Adams County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Adams County?
71.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Adams County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Adams County?
Unemployment Rate in Adams County is 4.6%.