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Adams County

Nebraska · 31,205 residents · 563.259 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,205
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Adams County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,007
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,160 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,344
+66%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Adams County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(28,735)
Black0.6%(184)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,428)
Asian1.6%(498)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(5,050)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(25,779)
Black0.8%(247)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(3,659)
Asian1.3%(415)
Other2.1%(645)
Diversity Score35.3%(11,004)
Segregation Score28.9%(9,023)
Diversity Score
35
+118%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$117,600−15%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$78,631+40%
Home value$223,400+62%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$78,986+41%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$69,251+24%
Home value$224,600+63%
Population63,633+105%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Nebraska?

Adams County, Nebraska has about 31,205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Nebraska earns about $56,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Nebraska expensive?

In Adams County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $137,700, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Nebraska?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Nebraska?

About 12.2% of people in Adams County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,580 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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