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Adams

Illinois · 106 residents · 2.237 sq mi
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Population has declined 12% since 2023. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
−12%since 2023
from 121 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
−1%since 2023
from 53.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
31558010512920202024Adams
2024106
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$66,401
+9%since 2023
from $60,967 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.004
−98%since 2023
from 0.150 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance45.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical45.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
47.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
45.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
22.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Illinois?

Adams, Illinois has about 106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Adams, Illinois?

About 79.2% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Adams, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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