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North Dakota · 121 residents (2025 est.) · 0.975 sq mi
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Adams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $57,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−40%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
951311662012371990201020202024Adams
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,101
+133%since 2000
from $14,224 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−7%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+72%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(2)
Diversity Score30.7%(37)
Diversity Score
31
+74%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+32.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2016
from 65.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 14.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, North Dakota?

Adams, North Dakota has about 121 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, North Dakota?

The typical household in Adams, North Dakota earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams, North Dakota expensive?

In Adams, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, North Dakota?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, North Dakota?

About 14.0% of people in Adams, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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