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Adams County

Idaho · 4,379 residents · 1,362.805 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,309. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,500. With a median age of 54.9, 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 54.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,379
+26%since 2000
from 3,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+24%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Adams County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,309
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,136
+102%since 2000
from $14,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+30%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,318)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(54)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(154)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,992)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(152)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other4.2%(184)
Diversity Score18.8%(823)
Segregation Score9.9%(435)
Diversity Score
19
+323%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Idaho?

Adams County, Idaho has about 4,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Idaho earns about $50,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Idaho expensive?

In Adams County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $228,500, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Idaho?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Idaho?

About 16.2% of people in Adams County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,125 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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