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Adams County

North Dakota · 2,593 residents · 987.547 sq mi
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Adams County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,079. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 581 residents. Median home value is $38,800. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,593
−18%since 1990
from 3,174 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.6
+16%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Adams County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,079
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,425
+77%since 1990
from $10,382 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$295
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
28.9% rent
1.3
−17%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(3,153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,550)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.4%(63)
2
+34%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−50%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, North Dakota?

Adams County, North Dakota has about 2,593 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Adams County, North Dakota earns about $29,079 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 $38,800, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, North Dakota?

About 16.6% 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 10.4% 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 581 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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