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
7th
Median Household Income $71,875 -4.4% #1,058 / 3,222
67th
Median Age 46.3 years +19.0% #554 / 3,222
83th
Median Home Value $131,600 -53.3% #2,497 / 3,222
22th
Median Gross Rent $893 -23.2% #1,478 / 3,222
54th
Poverty Rate 9.1% -27.9% #590 / 3,222
82th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$71,875 −4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,058 of 3,222
67th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,632 +8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #435 of 3,222
87th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.1% −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #590 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −25.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,287 of 3,222
60th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.0% −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,015 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.1 min −23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,694 of 3,222
16th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$131,600 −53.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,497 of 3,222
22th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$893 −23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,478 of 3,222
54th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.1% +19.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,141 of 3,222
65th percentile
77.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.7% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.

96.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7% +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #126 of 3,222
96th percentile

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.