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Adams

North Dakota · 127 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Adams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $27,900. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−37%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
+27%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
951311662012371990201020202024Adams
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,831
+75%since 2000
from $14,224 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−61.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+15%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(10)
Diversity Score33.9%(43)
Diversity Score
34
+92%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, North Dakota?

Adams, North Dakota has about 127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams, North Dakota earns about $41,250 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 $27,900.

How educated are people in Adams, North Dakota?

About 15.3% 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 12.4% 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 98 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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