Adams County, Colorado

CO · FIPS 08001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 530,225 #136 / 3,222
96th
Median Household Income $94,571 +25.8% #230 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 34.8 years -10.5% #2,979 / 3,222
8th
Median Home Value $484,200 +71.8% #151 / 3,222
95th
Median Gross Rent $1,781 +53.1% #103 / 3,222
97th
Poverty Rate 9.8% -22.2% #747 / 3,222
77th

Demographics

Adams County has a population of 530,225, making it the #136 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

84.4%
Native Born
15.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Adams County is $94,571, ranking #230 out of 3,222 counties — 25.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$94,571 +25.8% vs nat'l
Rank #230 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,206 +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #619 of 3,222
81th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.8% −22.2% vs nat'l
Rank #747 of 3,222
77th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,752 of 3,222
46th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0% −13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #838 of 3,222
74th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.3 min +17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #548 of 3,222
83th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Adams County is $484,200 (+71.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,781/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.6%.

Median Home Value
$484,200 +71.8% vs nat'l
Rank #151 of 3,222
95th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,781 +53.1% vs nat'l
Rank #103 of 3,222
97th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.6% +6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,433 of 3,222
24th percentile
68.6% Homeownership

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Health

88.4% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.

88.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.4% −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,482 of 3,222
23th percentile

About Adams County, Colorado

Adams County, Colorado has a total population of 530,225, making it the 136th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Adams County is $94,571, which ranks #230 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Adams County is $484,200, 71.8% above the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $1,781 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Adams County, 29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.3 min.

Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (42.8%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.8%).

All data for Adams County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.