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Adams County

Ohio · 28,550 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 $32,791. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,600. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,550
+4%since 2000
from 27,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Adams County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,791
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,315 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,693
+22%since 2000
from $14,515 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(27,713)
Black0.3%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(243)
Asian0.1%(31)
Other1.8%(513)
Diversity Score7.5%(2,128)
Diversity Score
7
+215%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Adams County to nearby counties

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Income$46,838+43%
Home value$96,000−2%
Population12,901−54%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$71,270+117%
Home value$196,200+101%
Population44,397+59%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$65,785+101%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Home value$161,500+65%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Ohio?

Adams County, Ohio has about 28,550 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Ohio earns about $32,791 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Ohio?

About 10.7% 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 23.0% of people in Adams County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,179 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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