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Adams

New York · 1,633 residents · 1.445 sq mi
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Adams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,633
+1%since 2000
from 1,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Adams
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,850
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,426
+38%since 2000
from $18,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,577)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,525)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2%(33)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other5%(82)
Diversity Score18.2%(298)
Diversity Score
18
+272%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, New York?

Adams, New York has about 1,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams, New York earns about $50,850 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 $152,500, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, New York?

About 23.0% 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 14.7% 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 121 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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