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Adams Center

New York · 1,492 residents · 4.86 sq mi
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Adams Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,492
−1%since 2000
from 1,500 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K2K2K2K1990201020202024Adams Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,344
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,064
+78%since 2000
from $16,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,516
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,475)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,391)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.9%(13)
Diversity Score7.7%(115)
Diversity Score
8
+285%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams Center, New York?

Adams Center, New York has about 1,492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams Center, New York?

The typical household in Adams Center, New York earns about $63,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams Center, New York expensive?

In Adams Center, New York, the median home is worth about $119,400, and the typical rent is about $1,516 a month.

How educated are people in Adams Center, New York?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Adams Center, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams Center, New York?

About 14.0% of people in Adams Center, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams Center, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams Center, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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