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Adams County

North Dakota · 2,275 residents (2025 est.) · 987.547 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,500. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 448 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $113,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,145
−17%since 2000
from 2,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+1%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,275 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Adams County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(113)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(135)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(158)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(148)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(83)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(185)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(230)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(225)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(294)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(316)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.8%(167)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.2%(91)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,079 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,860
+100%since 2000
from $18,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+13%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Adams County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,550)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,858)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(99)
Asian1.9%(41)
Other6.2%(133)
Diversity Score
30
+229%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(97)
Asian origin
Filipino1.9%(41)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German43.4%(932)
Norwegian23.4%(501)
English7.7%(165)
Irish5.7%(122)
Danish2.7%(57)
Swedish2.7%(57)
Hungarian2.4%(52)
American2.1%(44)
Russian2.1%(44)
Czech2%(43)
French1.8%(38)
Polish1.4%(29)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.3%(28)
Italian1.2%(25)
Finnish0.9%(20)
Scottish0.9%(19)
Welsh0.5%(10)
Portuguese0.3%(7)
British0.2%(4)
Swiss0.2%(4)
Croatian0.1%(3)
Greek0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(249)
Married59.3%(512)
Widowed4.2%(36)
Divorced7.8%(67)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(266)
Married46.7%(409)
Widowed14.1%(123)
Divorced8.8%(77)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, North Dakota?

Adams County, North Dakota has about 2,145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Adams County, North Dakota earns about $62,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, North Dakota expensive?

In Adams County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $113,200, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, North Dakota?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, North Dakota?

About 14.8% of people in Adams County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,029 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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