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Adams County

Ohio · 27,477 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 $40,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
27,477
+1%since 2000
from 27,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+16%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Adams County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,067
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,315 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,294
+60%since 2000
from $14,515 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(26,185)
Black0.3%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(217)
Asian0.1%(39)
Other2%(553)
Diversity Score8%(2,211)
Segregation Score29.6%(8,142)
Diversity Score
8
+240%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Adams County to nearby counties

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Home value$96,000−17%
Population12,901−54%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$71,270+78%
Home value$196,200+71%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$65,785+64%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$52,178+30%
Home value$161,500+40%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Ohio?

Adams County, Ohio has about 27,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Ohio earns about $40,067 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 $115,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Ohio?

About 15.5% 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 20.2% 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 2,106 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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