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Adams

Minnesota · 683 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Adams has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,500. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
683
−15%since 2000
from 800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+1%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6507498479451K1990201020202024Adams
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,982
+129%since 2000
from $16,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(638)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(27)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(76)
Diversity Score
11
+347%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Minnesota?

Adams, Minnesota has about 683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Minnesota?

The typical household in Adams, Minnesota earns about $71,500 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 $124,800, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Minnesota?

About 29.1% 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 4.4% of people in Adams, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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