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Adams

Nebraska · 604 residents · 0.595 sq mi
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Adams has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
+24%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,015 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−11%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4454915385846311990201020202024Adams
2024580
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,616
+94%since 2000
from $15,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(580)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(11)
Diversity Score10%(60)
Diversity Score
10
+226%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Nebraska?

Adams, Nebraska has about 604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Nebraska?

The typical household in Adams, Nebraska earns about $63,750 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 $159,800, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Nebraska?

About 25.3% 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 4.4% 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 137 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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