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Adams County

Washington · 18,728 residents · 1,924.989 sq mi
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Adams County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,100. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,728
+14%since 2000
from 16,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.0
−2%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K22K1990201020202024Adams County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,829
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,888 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,689
+23%since 2000
from $13,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(7,262)
Black0.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino59.3%(11,099)
Asian0.5%(99)
Other1.6%(306)
Diversity Score62.8%(11,767)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$379,300+189%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$71,512+75%
Home value$292,800+123%
Population11,982−44%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Income$55,406+36%
Home value$359,600+174%
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ADAMS COUNTY VS
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Home value$299,500+128%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Washington?

Adams County, Washington has about 18,728 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Washington earns about $40,829 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 $131,100, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Washington?

About 13.4% 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 25.1% of people in Adams County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,125 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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