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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Adams County

Ohio · 25,371 residents · 583.872 sq mi
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Adams County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,318. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,400. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

25,371
−7%vs 2000
vs 27,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Adams County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,318
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,315 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,407
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,515 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.5%
+11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
73.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
2.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(26,604)
Black0.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(175)
Asian0.1%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(646)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(25,258)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(40)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0.3%(77)
Diversity Score1.5%(380)
1
−37%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.4%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Adams County, Ohio?

Adams County, Ohio has about 25,371 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Ohio earns about $16,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Ohio expensive?

In Adams County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $36,400, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Ohio?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Ohio?

About 28.5% of people in Adams County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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