Adams County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 530,225 | — | #136 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $94,571 | +25.8% | #230 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.8 years | -10.5% | #2,979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $484,200 | +71.8% | #151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,781 | +53.1% | #103 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.2% | #747 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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88.4% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.
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.