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Adams

Wisconsin · 1,967 residents · 2.945 sq mi
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Adams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,967
+3%since 2000
from 1,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+9%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Adams
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,097
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,882
+15%since 2000
from $14,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,847)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(37)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(102)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,847)
Black1.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(46)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other6.8%(135)
Diversity Score24.1%(473)
Diversity Score
24
+352%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Wisconsin?

Adams, Wisconsin has about 1,967 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Adams, Wisconsin earns about $26,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams, Wisconsin expensive?

In Adams, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, Wisconsin?

About 26.4% of people in Adams, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 252 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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