Adams County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,622 | — | #2,993 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,875 | -4.4% | #1,058 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.3 years | +19.0% | #554 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $131,600 | -53.3% | #2,497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $893 | -23.2% | #1,478 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | -27.9% | #590 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adams County has a population of 3,622, making it the #2,993 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Adams County is $71,875, ranking #1,058 out of 3,222 counties — 4.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Adams County is $131,600 (-53.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $893/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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96.7% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.
About Adams County, Iowa
Adams County, Iowa has a total population of 3,622, making it the 2,993rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adams County is $71,875, which ranks #1,058 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Adams County is $131,600, 53.3% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $893 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adams County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Adams County, Iowa 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.