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Adams

Minnesota · 705 residents (2025 est.) · 1.003 sq mi
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Adams is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,594. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,700. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
−7%since 2000
from 800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:705 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6507498479451K1990201020202024Adams
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,594
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,289 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,442
+211%since 2000
from $16,550 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−1%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(697)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(35)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.3%(10)
Diversity Score15.3%(114)
Diversity Score
15
+515%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Minnesota?

Adams, Minnesota has about 745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Minnesota?

The typical household in Adams, Minnesota earns about $93,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams, Minnesota expensive?

In Adams, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $170,700, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Minnesota?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, Minnesota?

About 6.1% of people in Adams, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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