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Adams County

Iowa · 3,704 residents · 423.433 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,287. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 778 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
3,704
−17%since 2000
from 4,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+9%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Adams County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,287
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,079
+87%since 2000
from $15,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,414)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(90)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,518)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other1.6%(58)
Diversity Score8.4%(311)
Segregation Score18.9%(701)
Diversity Score
8
+317%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Iowa?

Adams County, Iowa has about 3,704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Iowa earns about $52,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Iowa expensive?

In Adams County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Iowa?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Iowa?

About 13.4% of people in Adams County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,162 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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