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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Adams

Nebraska · 489 residents · 0.595 sq mi
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Adams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $78,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

489
+5%since 1990
from 467 in 1990
1990 – 2025
822 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 785 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+13%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4454915385846311990201020202024Adams
2024580
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,625
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,243
+52%since 1990
from $10,014 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,700
+139%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.2
+91%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
3
−4%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−28%since 1990
from 28.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Adams, Nebraska?

Adams, Nebraska has about 489 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Adams, Nebraska?

The typical household in Adams, Nebraska earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams, Nebraska expensive?

In Adams, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Nebraska?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, Nebraska?

About 3.0% of people in Adams, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 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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