Adams County, OH Map & Demographics
Adams County Map
Adams County Overview
$25,428
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,977
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,234
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,444
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
27,509
TOTAL POPULATION
13,776
MALE POPULATION
13,733
FEMALE POPULATION
100.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
11,131
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Adams County Area Codes
Income in Adams County
Income Overview in Adams County
Per Capita Income in Adams County is $25,428, while median incomes of families and households are $58,977 and $46,234 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 27,509 | $25,428 |
| Median Family Income | 7,113 | $58,977 |
| Mean Family Income | 7,113 | $78,365 |
| Median Household Income | 10,175 | $46,234 |
| Mean Household Income | 10,175 | $65,728 |
| Income Deficit | 7,113 | $12,444 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 27,509 | 19.10% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 27,509 | 80.90¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 27,509 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Adams County
Average Earnings in Adams County are $35,537, $39,090 for men and $31,623 for women, a difference of 19.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 6,303 (52.9%) | $39,090 |
| Female | 5,608 (47.1%) | $31,623 |
| Total | 11,911 (100.0%) | $35,537 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Adams County
The most common earnings brackets in Adams County are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (618 | 9.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (548 | 9.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 319 (5.1%) | 285 (5.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 71 (1.1%) | 203 (3.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 271 (4.3%) | 189 (3.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 185 (2.9%) | 140 (2.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 122 (1.9%) | 154 (2.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 128 (2.0%) | 170 (3.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 193 (3.1%) | 308 (5.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 196 (3.1%) | 187 (3.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 250 (4.0%) | 136 (2.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 253 (4.0%) | 384 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 483 (7.7%) | 524 (9.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 305 (4.8%) | 394 (7.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 437 (6.9%) | 513 (9.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 618 (9.8%) | 329 (5.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 283 (4.5%) | 177 (3.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 320 (5.1%) | 242 (4.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 362 (5.7%) | 261 (4.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 464 (7.4%) | 358 (6.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 607 (9.6%) | 548 (9.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 436 (6.9%) | 106 (1.9%) |
| Total | 6,303 (100.0%) | 5,608 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Adams County
Average earnings in Adams County are $40,798 for men and $33,490 for women, a difference of 17.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,382, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,677. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,097, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,250.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $28,677 | $21,250 |
| High School Diploma | $40,338 | $24,820 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $42,261 | $36,234 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,354 | $45,647 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,382 | $74,097 |
| Total | $40,798 | $33,490 |
Family Income in Adams County
Family Income Brackets in Adams County
According to the Adams County family income data, there are 1,238 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 135 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 455 | 6.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 135 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 747 | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 690 | 9.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 932 | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,223 | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 989 | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,238 | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 370 | 5.2% |
| $200,000+ | 334 | 4.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Adams County
5-person families (456 | 6.4%) account for the highest median family income in Adams County with $118,426 per family, while 5-person families (456 | 6.4%) have the highest median income of $23,685 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,101 (43.6%) | $46,291 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,946 (27.4%) | $66,413 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,403 (19.7%) | $78,750 |
| 5-Person Families | 456 (6.4%) | $118,426 |
| 6-Person Families | 144 (2.0%) | $39,167 |
| 7+ Person Families | 63 (0.9%) | $0 |
| Total | 7,113 (100.0%) | $58,977 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Adams County
The median family income in Adams County is $58,977, with families comprising 3+ earners (771) having the highest median family income of $146,232, while families with no earners (1,654) have the lowest median family income of $25,766, accounting for 10.8% and 23.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,654 (23.3%) | $25,766 |
| 1 Earner | 2,385 (33.5%) | $44,278 |
| 2 Earners | 2,303 (32.4%) | $96,006 |
| 3+ Earners | 771 (10.8%) | $146,232 |
| Total | 7,113 (100.0%) | $58,977 |
Household Income in Adams County
Household Income Brackets in Adams County
With 1,506 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Adams County, accounting for 14.8% of all households. In contrast, only 346 households (3.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 773 | 7.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 722 | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,374 | 13.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,231 | 12.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,231 | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,506 | 14.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,211 | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,384 | 13.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 346 | 3.4% |
| $200,000+ | 397 | 3.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Adams County
The median household income in Adams County is $46,234, with the highest median household income of $65,496 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,648 households (26.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,529, with 3,303 households (32.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 287 (2.8%) | $35,257 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,648 (26.0%) | $65,496 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,937 (38.7%) | $54,626 |
| 65+ Years | 3,303 (32.5%) | $32,529 |
| Total | 10,175 (100.0%) | $46,234 |
Poverty in Adams County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
With 19.4% poverty level for males and 19.9% for females among the residents of Adams County, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 79 males (45.9%) and 106 females (48.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 223 (29.0%) | 343 (45.6%) |
| 5 Years | 52 (28.7%) | 85 (38.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 456 (43.6%) | 254 (27.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 111 (17.2%) | 95 (16.8%) |
| 15 Years | 79 (45.9%) | 106 (48.2%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 67 (12.8%) | 43 (12.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 103 (9.6%) | 202 (18.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 264 (17.7%) | 393 (25.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 258 (17.2%) | 192 (12.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 315 (16.5%) | 276 (15.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 403 (20.5%) | 327 (16.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 217 (14.1%) | 156 (10.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 75 (10.1%) | 218 (19.9%) |
| Total | 2,623 (19.4%) | 2,690 (19.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
According to the poverty statistics in Adams County, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.4% of males and 89.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 547 (71.0%) | 409 (54.4%) |
| 5 Years | 129 (71.3%) | 135 (61.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 589 (56.4%) | 656 (72.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 535 (82.8%) | 470 (83.2%) |
| 15 Years | 93 (54.1%) | 114 (51.8%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 456 (87.2%) | 315 (88.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 968 (90.4%) | 882 (81.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,224 (82.3%) | 1,157 (74.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,241 (82.8%) | 1,381 (87.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,596 (83.5%) | 1,459 (84.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,561 (79.5%) | 1,645 (83.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,318 (85.9%) | 1,314 (89.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 667 (89.9%) | 876 (80.1%) |
| Total | 10,924 (80.6%) | 10,813 (80.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Adams County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Adams County show that 7.6% or 407 of the total 5,360 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 97 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 3,054 (96.9%) | 97 (3.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,681 (91.2%) | 162 (8.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 218 (65.7%) | 114 (34.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| Total | 4,953 (92.4%) | 407 (7.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Adams County
According to the poverty data in Adams County, 18.7% or 131 single-father households and 49.0% or 517 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (29.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 58 (29.3%) | 86 (27.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 73 (14.6%) | 261 (50.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 164 (76.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Total | 131 (18.7%) | 517 (49.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Adams County
The poverty data for Adams County shows that 407 of the married-couple family households (7.6%) and 648 of the single-parent households (37.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 97 (3.1%) | 144 (28.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 162 (8.8%) | 334 (32.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 114 (34.3%) | 164 (76.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 34 (100.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Total | 407 (7.6%) | 648 (37.0%) |
Race in Adams County
The most populous races in Adams County are White / Caucasian (26,532 | 96.5%), Two or more Races (548 | 2.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (303 | 1.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 127 | 0.5% |
| Black / African American | 131 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 6 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 303 | 1.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 38 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 26,532 | 96.5% |
| Two or more Races | 548 | 2.0% |
| Some other Race | 127 | 0.5% |
| Total | 27,509 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Adams County
The most populous ancestries reported in Adams County are German (3,897 | 14.2%), English (3,010 | 10.9%), Irish (2,992 | 10.9%), American (2,436 | 8.9%), and Scottish (589 | 2.1%), together accounting for 47.0% of all Adams County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 2,436 | 8.9% |
| Argentinean | 5 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 56 | 0.2% |
| Bolivian | 3 | 0.0% |
| British | 37 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 16 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 166 | 0.6% |
| Cuban | 34 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 213 | 0.8% |
| Eastern European | 47 | 0.2% |
| English | 3,010 | 10.9% |
| European | 335 | 1.2% |
| Finnish | 26 | 0.1% |
| French | 333 | 1.2% |
| French Canadian | 6 | 0.0% |
| German | 3,897 | 14.2% |
| Guatemalan | 15 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 1 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 38 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2,992 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 336 | 1.2% |
| Jamaican | 61 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 50 | 0.2% |
| Lithuanian | 282 | 1.0% |
| Mexican | 213 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian | 6 | 0.0% |
| New Zealander | 36 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 42 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 97 | 0.4% |
| Osage | 50 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 16 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 20 | 0.1% |
| Portuguese | 8 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 26 | 0.1% |
| Romanian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 66 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 317 | 1.1% |
| Scottish | 589 | 2.1% |
| Slovak | 13 | 0.1% |
| South American | 8 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 271 | 1.0% |
| Swiss | 28 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 76 | 0.3% |
| Turkish | 49 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 191 | 0.7% | View All 47 Rows |
Immigrants in Adams County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Adams County came from Asia (162 | 0.6%), India (61 | 0.2%), South Central Asia (61 | 0.2%), Eastern Asia (51 | 0.2%), and Latin America (51 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.4% of all Adams County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 162 | 0.6% |
| Bolivia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 15 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 33 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 15 | 0.1% |
| Cuba | 17 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 51 | 0.2% |
| England | 46 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 50 | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | 15 | 0.1% |
| India | 61 | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | 16 | 0.1% |
| Japan | 50 | 0.2% |
| Korea | 1 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 51 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 50 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 9 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 50 | 0.2% |
| South America | 3 | 0.0% |
| South Central Asia | 61 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 50 | 0.2% | View All 21 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 (1,092 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,042 | 7.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 831 (6.0%) | 787 (5.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 869 (6.3%) | 818 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,042 (7.6%) | 945 (6.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,048 (7.6%) | 929 (6.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 719 (5.2%) | 733 (5.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 775 (5.6%) | 777 (5.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 726 (5.3%) | 777 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 739 (5.4%) | 568 (4.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 773 (5.6%) | 1,010 (7.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 900 (6.5%) | 864 (6.3%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,019 (7.4%) | 881 (6.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,092 (7.9%) | 1,042 (7.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 890 (6.5%) | 942 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 841 (6.1%) | 916 (6.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 710 (5.1%) | 589 (4.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 331 (2.4%) | 629 (4.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 395 (2.9%) | 364 (2.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 76 (0.5%) | 162 (1.2%) |
| Total | 13,776 (100.0%) | 13,733 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Adams County
Median Family Size in Adams County
The median family size in Adams County is 3.19 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,054 | 14.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (699 | 9.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,360 (75.3%) | 3.19 |
| Single Male/Father | 699 (9.8%) | 3.06 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,054 (14.8%) | 3.28 |
| Total Families | 7,113 (100.0%) | 3.19 |
Median Household Size in Adams County
The median household size in Adams County is 2.67 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,054 | 10.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (3,062 | 30.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,360 (52.7%) | 3.26 |
| Single Male/Father | 699 (6.9%) | 3.53 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,054 (10.4%) | 3.55 |
| Non-family | 3,062 (30.1%) | 1.14 |
| Total Households | 10,175 (100.0%) | 2.67 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Adams County
Out of a total of 10,175 households in Adams County, 7,113 (69.9%) are family households, while 3,062 (30.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,911, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,692.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,692 (26.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,911 (28.6%) | 348 (3.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,756 (17.3%) | 22 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,609 (15.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 568 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 206 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 63 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,113 (69.9%) | 3,062 (30.1%) |
Female Fertility in Adams County
Fertility by Age in Adams County
Average fertility rate in Adams County is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 175 (96.7%) | 77.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 6 (3.3%) | 2.0 |
| Total | 181 (100.0%) | 31.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Adams County
38.1% of women with births (181) in Adams County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 62.3% 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 50.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 66 (37.7%) | 109 (62.3%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Total | 69 (38.1%) | 112 (61.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Adams County
Average fertility rate in Adams County is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 31.5% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 57 (31.5%) | 60.0 |
| High School Diploma | 57 (31.5%) | 30.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 43 (23.8%) | 23.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5 (2.8%) | 8.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 19 (10.5%) | 48.0 |
| Total | 181 (100.0%) | 31.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Adams County
61.9% 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 high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 20 (35.1%) | 37 (64.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 28 (65.1%) | 15 (34.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (84.2%) | 3 (15.8%) |
| Total | 69 (38.1%) | 112 (61.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Adams County
Employment by Class of Employer in Adams County
Among the 10,284 employed individuals in Adams County, private company employees (6,854 | 66.6%), local government employees (1,239 | 12.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (688 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 6,854 | 66.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 225 | 2.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 672 | 6.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 688 | 6.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,239 | 12.0% |
| State Government Employees | 453 | 4.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 99 | 1.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 54 | 0.5% |
| Total | 10,284 | 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 (21,825), 51.0% or 11,131 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 646 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 84.4% or 1,225 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.9% or 221 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 361 (22.8%) | 51 (14.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,225 (84.4%) | 97 (7.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,235 (79.6%) | 221 (17.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,039 (69.1%) | 89 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,466 (79.8%) | 79 (3.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,327 (63.5%) | 49 (2.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,223 (57.3%) | 56 (4.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 702 (38.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 504 (16.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 53 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11,131 (51.0%) | 646 (5.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Adams County
According to labor force statistics for Adams County, 65.3% of individuals (8,995) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,775) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 495 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 82.4% or 1,853 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.4% or 87 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 647 (38.1%) | 227 (13.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,619 (60.1%) | 385 (6.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,875 (75.5%) | 80 (2.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,853 (82.4%) | 139 (6.2%) |
| Total | 8,995 (65.3%) | 758 (5.5%) |
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 Community & Social Service (1,266 | 12.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (972 | 9.3%), Management (971 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (682 | 6.5%), and Health Technologists (480 | 4.6%).
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 (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (92.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (82.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 640 (65.9%) | 331 (34.1%) |
| Business & Financial | 73 (49.7%) | 74 (50.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 376 (92.2%) | 32 (7.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 349 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 399 (31.5%) | 867 (68.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 145 (34.0%) | 281 (66.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 10 (47.6%) | 11 (52.4%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 120 (17.6%) | 562 (82.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 124 (90.5%) | 13 (9.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 157 (16.2%) | 815 (83.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 104 (21.7%) | 376 (78.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,645 (43.7%) | 2,119 (56.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,413 (51.6%) | 5,076 (48.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Adams County are Healthcare Support (433 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (403 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (392 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (319 | 3.0%), and Law Enforcement (172 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Adams County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (99.3%), Security & Protection (96.6%), and Law Enforcement (94.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (79.6%), and Personal Care & Service (69.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 433 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 308 (96.6%) | 11 (3.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 146 (99.3%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 162 (94.2%) | 10 (5.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 80 (20.4%) | 312 (79.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 280 (69.5%) | 123 (30.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 40 (30.8%) | 90 (69.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 708 (42.2%) | 969 (57.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,413 (51.6%) | 5,076 (48.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Adams County are Office & Administration (1,014 | 9.7%), and Sales & Related (811 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 299 (36.9%) | 512 (63.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 132 (13.0%) | 882 (87.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 431 (23.6%) | 1,394 (76.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,413 (51.6%) | 5,076 (48.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Adams County are Construction & Extraction (625 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (376 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 576 (92.2%) | 49 (7.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 360 (95.7%) | 16 (4.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 955 (93.6%) | 65 (6.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,413 (51.6%) | 5,076 (48.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Adams County are Production (1,097 | 10.5%), Transportation (579 | 5.5%), and Material Moving (527 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 842 (76.7%) | 255 (23.3%) |
| Transportation | 415 (71.7%) | 164 (28.3%) |
| Material Moving | 417 (79.1%) | 110 (20.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,674 (76.0%) | 529 (24.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,413 (51.6%) | 5,076 (48.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County
Employment Industries in Adams County
The major employment industries in Adams County include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,058 | 19.6%), Manufacturing (1,550 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (1,468 | 14.0%), Construction (1,003 | 9.6%), and Educational Services (934 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County
The Adams County industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (91.9%), and Manufacturing (81.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (93.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.5%), and Wholesale Trade (80.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 204 (91.9%) | 18 (8.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Construction | 932 (92.9%) | 71 (7.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,263 (81.5%) | 287 (18.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 (20.0%) | 12 (80.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 748 (50.9%) | 720 (49.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 405 (73.2%) | 148 (26.8%) |
| Utilities | 235 (51.5%) | 221 (48.5%) |
| Information | 5 (6.9%) | 67 (93.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 32 (20.9%) | 121 (79.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 39 (53.4%) | 34 (46.6%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 113 (62.4%) | 68 (37.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 262 (78.2%) | 73 (21.8%) |
| Educational Services | 220 (23.5%) | 714 (76.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 237 (11.5%) | 1,821 (88.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 29 (54.7%) | 24 (45.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 121 (24.7%) | 369 (75.3%) |
| Public Administration | 294 (61.4%) | 185 (38.6%) |
| Total | 5,413 (51.6%) | 5,076 (48.4%) |
Education in Adams County
School Enrollment in Adams County
The most common levels of schooling among the 6,015 students in Adams County are middle school (1,643 | 27.3%), high school (1,575 | 26.2%), and elementary school (1,248 | 20.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 221 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 446 | 7.4% |
| Elementary School | 1,248 | 20.7% |
| Middle School | 1,643 | 27.3% |
| High School | 1,575 | 26.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 803 | 13.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 79 | 1.3% |
| Total | 6,015 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Adams County
Out of a total of 6,015 students who are enrolled in schools in Adams County, 644 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,371 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 48 (35.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 435 (95.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 116 (82.9%) | 24 (17.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,448 (88.2%) | 193 (11.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,749 (90.4%) | 186 (9.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,092 (89.5%) | 128 (10.5%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 435 (95.6%) | 20 (4.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 275 (91.1%) | 27 (8.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 168 (89.4%) | 20 (10.6%) |
| 35 Years and over | 86 (64.2%) | 48 (35.8%) |
| Total | 5,371 (89.3%) | 644 (10.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Adams County
Education (715 | 22.9%), science & technology (376 | 12.0%), business (353 | 11.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (312 | 10.0%), and psychology (305 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 3,125 individuals in Adams County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 76 | 2.4% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 312 | 10.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 194 | 6.2% |
| Psychology | 305 | 9.8% |
| Social Sciences | 158 | 5.1% |
| Engineering | 190 | 6.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 20 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 376 | 12.0% |
| Business | 353 | 11.3% |
| Education | 715 | 22.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 39 | 1.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 89 | 2.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 63 | 2.0% |
| Communications | 25 | 0.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 210 | 6.7% |
| Total | 3,125 | 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 (1,860, accounting for 35.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,327, making up 37.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 143 (2.7%) | 91 (1.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 497 (9.4%) | 925 (18.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,860 (35.2%) | 1,327 (26.6%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,406 (26.6%) | 1,330 (26.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 767 (14.5%) | 709 (14.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 610 (11.6%) | 605 (12.1%) |
| Total | 5,283 (100.0%) | 4,987 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Adams County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Adams County are 20 to 24 minutes (1,432 commuters, 14.6%), 60 to 89 minutes (1,161 commuters, 11.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,106 commuters, 11.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 449 | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 928 | 9.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 763 | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 924 | 9.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,432 | 14.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 654 | 6.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,106 | 11.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 338 | 3.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 301 | 3.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 901 | 9.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,161 | 11.9% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 823 | 8.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Adams County
The most common commute times in Adams County are 60 to 89 minutes (695 commuters, 13.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (946 commuters, 19.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 280 (5.6%) | 169 (3.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 385 (7.7%) | 543 (11.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 306 (6.1%) | 457 (9.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 524 (10.5%) | 400 (8.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 486 (9.7%) | 946 (19.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 260 (5.2%) | 394 (8.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 631 (12.6%) | 475 (10.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 206 (4.1%) | 132 (2.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 145 (2.9%) | 156 (3.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 493 (9.9%) | 408 (8.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 695 (13.9%) | 466 (9.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 594 (11.9%) | 229 (4.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Adams County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Adams County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (1,033, 20.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (929, 19.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,033 (20.6%) | 116 (2.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 182 (3.6%) | 112 (2.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 325 (6.5%) | 312 (6.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 563 (11.3%) | 313 (6.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 379 (7.6%) | 607 (12.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 902 (18.0%) | 929 (19.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 348 (7.0%) | 601 (12.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 335 (6.7%) | 403 (8.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 96 (1.9%) | 175 (3.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 151 (3.0%) | 302 (6.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 127 (2.5%) | 134 (2.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 66 (1.3%) | 53 (1.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 215 (4.3%) | 295 (6.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 283 (5.7%) | 423 (8.9%) |
| Total | 5,005 (100.0%) | 4,775 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Adams County
Occupancy by Ownership in Adams County
Of the total 10,175 dwellings in Adams County, owner-occupied units account for 7,271 (71.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,904 (28.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 7,271 | 71.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,904 | 28.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 10,175 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Adams County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,692 | 26.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,259 | 32.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,778 | 17.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,446 | 24.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,175 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Adams County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,556 (57.8%) | 1,136 (42.2%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,722 (83.5%) | 537 (16.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,338 (75.2%) | 440 (24.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,655 (67.7%) | 791 (32.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 7,271 (71.5%) | 2,904 (28.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Adams County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 778 (52.6%) | 702 (47.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,089 (68.5%) | 1,422 (31.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,086 (78.1%) | 585 (21.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,318 (87.1%) | 195 (12.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Adams County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,549 | 15.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,386 | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,727 | 17.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,210 | 21.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,067 | 20.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,070 | 10.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 166 | 1.6% |
| Total | 10,175 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Adams County
Median Income by Occupancy in Adams County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 7,271 (71.5%) | $60,191 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,904 (28.5%) | $24,958 |
| Average | 10,175 (100.0%) | $46,234 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Adams County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 236 (3.3%) | 294 (10.1%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 69 (0.9%) | 173 (6.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 265 (3.6%) | 453 (15.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 525 (7.2%) | 288 (9.9%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 318 (4.4%) | 245 (8.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 670 (9.2%) | 560 (19.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,040 (14.3%) | 192 (6.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,123 (15.4%) | 383 (13.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 968 (13.3%) | 244 (8.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,331 (18.3%) | 57 (2.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 726 (10.0%) | 15 (0.5%) |
| Total | 7,271 (100.0%) | 2,904 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Adams County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 714 (9.8%) | 222 (7.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,566 (21.5%) | 231 (8.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,658 (22.8%) | 1,220 (42.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 603 (8.3%) | 314 (10.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,735 (23.9%) | 180 (6.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 504 (6.9%) | 11 (0.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 280 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 130 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 81 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,271 (100.0%) | 2,904 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Adams County
Housing Structures in Adams County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,234 | 71.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 26 | 0.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 194 | 1.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 172 | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 368 | 3.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 110 | 1.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,071 | 20.3% |
| Total | 10,175 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Adams County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,893 (81.5%) | 1,341 (18.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 8 (30.8%) | 18 (69.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 25 (12.9%) | 169 (87.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 172 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 368 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 110 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,345 (64.9%) | 726 (35.1%) |
| Total | 7,271 (71.5%) | 2,904 (28.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Adams County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 11 (0.2%) | 19 (0.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 196 (2.7%) | 604 (20.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,189 (30.1%) | 1,052 (36.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 3,029 (41.7%) | 948 (32.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,846 (25.4%) | 281 (9.7%) |
| Total | 7,271 (100.0%) | 2,904 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Adams County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 938 (12.9%) | 261 (9.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,750 (24.1%) | 243 (8.4%) |
| Electricity | 3,436 (47.3%) | 2,088 (71.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 224 (3.1%) | 65 (2.2%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 902 (12.4%) | 226 (7.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 21 (0.3%) | 21 (0.7%) |
| Total | 7,271 (100.0%) | 2,904 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Adams County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 309 (4.3%) | 482 (16.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,289 (17.7%) | 1,402 (48.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,530 (34.8%) | 720 (24.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 3,143 (43.2%) | 300 (10.3%) |
| Total | 7,271 (100.0%) | 2,904 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Adams County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Adams County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 3,558 | 3,713 |
| Median Property Value | $108,100 | $154,800 |
| Median Household Income | $45,787 | $584 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $448 | $81 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,040 | $36 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 692 (19.5%) | 271 (7.3%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 981 (27.6%) | 582 (15.7%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,645 (46.2%) | 2,430 (65.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 220 (6.2%) | 299 (8.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 11 (0.3%) | 81 (2.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 9 (0.3%) | 38 (1.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| Total | 3,558 (100.0%) | 3,713 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 252 (7.1%) | 82 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 610 (17.1%) | 53 (1.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 554 (15.6%) | 498 (13.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 464 (13.0%) | 116 (3.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 522 (14.7%) | 576 (15.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 372 (10.5%) | 601 (16.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 642 (18.0%) | 596 (16.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 142 (4.0%) | 689 (18.6%) |
| Total | 3,558 (100.0%) | 3,713 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Adams County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,506 (42.3%) | 75,211 (2,025.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 552 (15.5%) | 1,790 (48.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 389 (10.9%) | 706 (19.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,004 (28.2%) | 291 (7.8%) |
| Total | 3,558 (100.0%) | 3,713 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,372 (38.6%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,076 (30.2%) | 563 (15.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 964 (27.1%) | 1,536 (41.4%) |
| Total | 3,558 (100.0%) | 3,713 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Adams County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,996 (98.9%) | 23 (1.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,794 (96.0%) | 202 (4.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,566 (84.7%) | 284 (15.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,370 (81.9%) | 523 (18.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,712 (88.3%) | 360 (11.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,244 (89.0%) | 402 (11.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,451 (87.7%) | 485 (12.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,958 (98.4%) | 47 (1.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,836 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 24,927 (91.5%) | 2,326 (8.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Adams County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,996 (98.9%) | 23 (1.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,794 (96.0%) | 202 (4.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,566 (84.7%) | 284 (15.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Adams County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,917 (92.7%) | 387 (7.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 5,486 (89.3%) | 659 (10.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,072 (89.7%) | 466 (10.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,417 (92.7%) | 267 (7.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 6,943 (92.8%) | 537 (7.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,136 (56.3%) | 909 (45.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,557 (51.2%) | 2,408 (48.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 457 (24.7%) | 1,141 (61.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,000 (34.6%) | 1,499 (51.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 843 (27.4%) | 1,925 (62.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,424 (39.1%) | 1,979 (54.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,356 (34.4%) | 2,298 (58.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,930 (97.5%) | 1,261 (42.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,815 (98.9%) | 1,001 (54.5%) |
| Total | 13,518 (49.6%) | 14,421 (52.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 162 (6.2%) | 225 (9.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 306 (12.0%) | 351 (13.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,578 (29.4%) | 1,164 (22.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 854 (55.6%) | 484 (32.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 513 (69.1%) | 642 (58.7%) |
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 | 8 (0.3%) | 23 (1.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 87 (3.4%) | 50 (1.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 612 (11.4%) | 240 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 295 (19.2%) | 159 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 256 (34.5%) | 308 (28.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (0.5%) | 62 (2.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 49 (1.9%) | 81 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 322 (6.0%) | 161 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 188 (12.2%) | 122 (8.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 210 (28.3%) | 159 (14.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 156 (6.0%) | 199 (8.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 203 (7.9%) | 203 (7.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 640 (11.9%) | 409 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 202 (13.2%) | 75 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 124 (16.7%) | 160 (14.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.1%) | 118 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 723 (13.5%) | 841 (15.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 586 (38.2%) | 315 (21.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 237 (31.9%) | 402 (36.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (3.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 142 (2.6%) | 194 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 150 (9.8%) | 148 (10.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 120 (16.2%) | 89 (8.1%) |
Technology Access in Adams County
Computing Device Access in Adams County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 6,855 | 67.4% |
| Smartphone | 7,899 | 77.6% |
| Tablet | 5,820 | 57.2% |
| No Computing Device | 1,225 | 12.0% |
| Total | 10,175 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Adams County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 13 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 4,830 | 47.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,588 | 15.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,741 | 17.1% |
| No Internet | 2,055 | 20.2% |
| Total | 10,175 | 100.0% |
Adams County Summary
Adams County, Ohio is located in the south-central part of the state, and is part of the Appalachian region. It is bordered by Scioto County to the east, Highland County to the south, Brown County to the west, and Pike County to the north. The county seat is West Union, and the largest city is Manchester. The county was established in 1797 and named after John Adams, the second President of the United States.
Geography
Adams County is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of Ohio, and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The county is drained by the Ohio River, which forms its eastern border. The county is mostly rural, with a few small towns and villages scattered throughout. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 1,068 feet.
The climate of Adams County is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Adams County had a population of 28,550. The population density was 54.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $18,845. About 14.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The economy of Adams County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large farms, which produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, automotive parts, and plastics.
The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with several attractions, including the Adams County Historical Society Museum, the Adams County Fairgrounds, and the Adams County Winery.
Adams County is served by several major highways, including Interstate 70, US Route 52, and State Route 32. The county is also served by the Adams County Airport, which offers general aviation services.
Conclusion
Adams County, Ohio is a rural county located in the Appalachian region of the state. It is characterized by rolling hills and valleys, and is home to several small towns and villages. The county has a population of 28,550, and the economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with several attractions, including the Adams County Historical Society Museum, the Adams County Fairgrounds, and the Adams County Winery. The county is served by several major highways, and the Adams County Airport offers general aviation services.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Adams County?
Per Capita income in Adams County is $25,428.
What is the Median Family Income in Adams County?
Median Family Income in Adams County is $58,977.
What is the Median Household income in Adams County?
Median Household Income in Adams County is $46,234.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Adams County?
Income or Wage Gap in Adams County is 19.1%.
Women in Adams County earn 80.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Adams County?
Family Income Deficit in Adams County is $12,444.
Families that are below poverty line in Adams County earn $12,444 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 0.48.
What is the Total Population of Adams County?
Total Population of Adams County is 27,509.
What is the Total Male Population of Adams County?
Total Male Population of Adams County is 13,776.
What is the Total Female Population of Adams County?
Total Female Population of Adams County is 13,733.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Adams County?
There are 100.31 Males per 100 Females in Adams County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Adams County?
There are 99.69 Females per 100 Males in Adams County.
What is the Median Population Age in Adams County?
Median Population Age in Adams County is 42.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Adams County
Average Family Size in Adams County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Adams County
Average Household Size in Adams County is 2.7 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Adams County?
There are 11,131 People in the Labor Forcein in Adams County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Adams County?
51.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Adams County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Adams County?
Unemployment Rate in Adams County is 5.8%.