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Adams

Oregon · 389 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Adams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
389
+31%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+25%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072853644425201990201020202024Adams
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,292
+49%since 2000
from $14,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(16)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other9.8%(38)
Diversity Score33.1%(129)
Diversity Score
33
+1180%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.2%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Oregon?

Adams, Oregon has about 389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Oregon?

The typical household in Adams, Oregon earns about $52,083 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 $152,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Oregon?

About 21.6% 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 6.4% 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 156 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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