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Adams

Nebraska · 573 residents · 0.595 sq mi
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Adams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,111. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
+17%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.8
−10%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4454915385846311990201020202024Adams
2024580
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.3%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.8%(33)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.5%(26)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 248%(46)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.3%(59)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.1%(58)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5410.1%(58)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 647.5%(43)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.3%(36)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8410.3%(59)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over11.7%(67)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,111
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,088
+25%since 2000
from $15,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Adams on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(567)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(10)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(2)
Ancestry
German68.7%(351)
Dutch8.2%(42)
English6.1%(31)
Irish4.7%(24)
Ukrainian2.7%(14)
Polish2.3%(12)
Austrian2%(10)
Czech1.2%(6)
Danish1.2%(6)
Norwegian1.2%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.8%(4)
Scottish0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Ukrainian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
62.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.8%(92)
Married45.1%(97)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.1%(26)
Women 15+
Never married27.9%(68)
Married54.1%(132)
Widowed12.7%(31)
Divorced5.3%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Nebraska?

Adams, Nebraska has about 573 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Nebraska?

The typical household in Adams, Nebraska earns about $46,111 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 $101,900, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Nebraska?

About 16.9% 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 9.0% 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 106 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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