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Adams County

North Dakota · 2,200 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 393 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,600. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,200
−15%since 2000
from 2,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+12%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Adams County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,079 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,022
+68%since 2000
from $18,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+47%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,550)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,028)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(36)
Asian1.8%(39)
Other0.9%(20)
Diversity Score12.2%(267)
Diversity Score
12
+404%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, North Dakota?

Adams County, North Dakota has about 2,200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, North Dakota earns about $48,750 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 $95,600, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, North Dakota?

About 23.5% 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 13.1% 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 974 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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