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Adams

Oregon · 350 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Adams is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,300. Households here earn about 28% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
+18%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+16%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072853644425201990201020202024Adams
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,954
+100%since 2000
from $14,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(307)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(8)
Diversity Score22.5%(79)
Diversity Score
23
+773%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Oregon?

Adams, Oregon has about 350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Oregon?

The typical household in Adams, Oregon earns about $62,917 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 $153,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Oregon?

About 12.9% 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 9.1% 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 117 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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