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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Adams

New York · 1,624 residents · 1.445 sq mi
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Adams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,677. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $65,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,624
−7%since 1990
from 1,754 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,124 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+5%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Adams
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,677
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,311 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,452
+46%since 1990
from $12,631 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $370 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.1
−17%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,739)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.1%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,577)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.9%(80)
5
+58%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 23.7 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, New York?

Adams, New York has about 1,624 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Adams, New York earns about $30,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams, New York expensive?

In Adams, New York, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, New York?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, New York?

About 15.3% of people in Adams, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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