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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Adams County

Indiana · 33,625 residents · 338.925 sq mi
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Adams County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,625
+8%since 1990
from 31,095 in 1990
1990 – 2025
99 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 92 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+7%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K32K34K35K37K1990201020202024Adams County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,704
+43%since 1990
from $11,655 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
23.0% rent
2.1
+21%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(30,537)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(731)
Asian0.2%(71)
Diversity Score9.8%(3,055)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(32,203)
Black0.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,118)
Asian0.2%(65)
Diversity Score8.9%(2,979)
9
−10%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Indiana?

Adams County, Indiana has about 33,625 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Indiana earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Indiana expensive?

In Adams County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Indiana?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Indiana?

About 9.1% of people in Adams County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,530 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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