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Adams County

Indiana · 34,387 residents · 338.925 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
34,387
+2%since 2000
from 33,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+3%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K34K35K37K1990201020202024Adams County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,317
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,089
+14%since 2000
from $16,704 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(32,203)
Black0.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,118)
Asian0.2%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(2,979)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(32,521)
Black0.3%(102)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,412)
Asian0.2%(78)
Other0.9%(316)
Diversity Score13.2%(4,556)
Diversity Score
13
+50%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Adams County to nearby counties

ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$71,957+66%
Home value$197,600+77%
Population28,883−21%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
Van Wert County
Income$67,917+57%
Home value$152,000+36%
Population29,013−21%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$76,782+77%
Home value$210,600+89%
Population42,737+17%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$54,969+27%
Home value$117,500+5%
Population20,118−45%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Indiana?

Adams County, Indiana has about 34,387 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Indiana earns about $43,317 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Indiana?

About 12.2% 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 16.3% 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 3,292 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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