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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Adams County

Washington · 13,603 residents · 1,924.989 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,604. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,825 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,603
−17%vs 2000
vs 16,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 29.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,604
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,888 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,083
−25%vs 2000
vs $13,534 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
65.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
1.8
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(8,366)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(7,732)
Asian0.5%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(10,371)
1990
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(9,099)
Black0.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino32%(4,349)
Asian0.9%(116)
Other32.1%(4,361)
Diversity Score78.2%(10,633)
78
+24%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.4%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Washington?

Adams County, Washington has about 13,603 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Washington earns about $24,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Washington expensive?

In Adams County, Washington, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Washington?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Washington?

About 17.5% of people in Adams County, Washington 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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