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Adams County

Wisconsin · 20,654 residents · 645.646 sq mi
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Adams County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $140,000. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
20,654
+11%since 2000
from 18,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+21%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K20K22K1990201020202024Adams County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,906
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,408 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,386
+60%since 2000
from $17,777 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(18,021)
Black0.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(268)
Asian0.3%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(947)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(18,372)
Black2.9%(593)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(797)
Asian0.4%(84)
Other2.6%(532)
Diversity Score23%(4,754)
Segregation Score28.3%(5,836)
Diversity Score
23
+353%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Wisconsin?

Adams County, Wisconsin has about 20,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adams County, Wisconsin earns about $48,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Adams County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $140,000, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Wisconsin?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of people in Adams County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,972 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9502.04Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9502.03
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 53965ZIP 54457ZIP 53934ZIP 53910ZIP 54613ZIP 53936
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