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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Adams County

Colorado · 363,857 residents · 1,166.74 sq mi
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Adams County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,323. Population has grown 37% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $141,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
363,857
+37%since 1990
from 265,038 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 227 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.4
+2%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
239K318K398K477K557K1990201020202024Adams County
2024530K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,323
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,522 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,944
+58%since 1990
from $12,615 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(230,355)
Black3.2%(8,585)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(48,468)
Asian2.4%(6,487)
Diversity Score53.9%(142,829)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(230,500)
Black2.8%(10,206)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(102,585)
Asian3.1%(11,415)
Diversity Score61.5%(223,867)
Diversity Score
62
+14%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

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Compare Adams County to nearby counties

ADAMS COUNTY VS
Arapahoe County
Income$101,087+114%
Home value$561,200+296%
Population673,820+21%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
Denver County
Income$94,718+100%
Home value$616,000+335%
Population740,613+34%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
Morgan County
Income$73,278+55%
Home value$338,600+139%
Population30,306−95%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
Broomfield County
Income$123,874+162%
Home value$664,500+369%
Population79,174−86%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Colorado?

Adams County, Colorado has about 363,857 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Adams County, Colorado?

The typical household in Adams County, Colorado earns about $47,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Colorado expensive?

In Adams County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $141,700, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Colorado?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Colorado?

About 8.9% of people in Adams County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98,819 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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