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Oregon · 385 residents (2025 est.) · 0.355 sq mi
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Adams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,000. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−2%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+43%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:385 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2072853644425201990201020202024Adams
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,212
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,616
+71%since 2000
from $14,974 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−22%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+78%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
75.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.6%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Oregon?

Adams, Oregon has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Oregon?

The typical household in Adams, Oregon earns about $57,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams, Oregon expensive?

In Adams, Oregon, the median home is worth about $225,000.

How educated are people in Adams, Oregon?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, Oregon?

About 2.1% of people in Adams, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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