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Adams County

Illinois · 67,103 residents · 855.151 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
67,103
−2%since 2000
from 68,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+6%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K65K67K68K69K1990201020202024Adams County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,824
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,784 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,308
+36%since 2000
from $17,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(64,611)
Black3%(2,077)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(567)
Asian0.4%(269)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(7,117)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(62,414)
Black3.4%(2,288)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(776)
Asian0.6%(430)
Other1.4%(963)
Diversity Score15.9%(10,678)
Diversity Score
16
+53%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Adams County to nearby counties

ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$67,917+55%
Home value$150,300+53%
Population6,401−90%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
Marion County
Income$62,903+44%
Home value$162,000+65%
Population28,525−56%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$65,865+50%
Home value$113,800+16%
Population16,803−74%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$59,934+37%
Home value$130,200+32%
Population9,879−85%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Illinois?

Adams County, Illinois has about 67,103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Illinois earns about $43,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Illinois expensive?

In Adams County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Illinois?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Illinois?

About 12.3% of people in Adams County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,013 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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