Adams County, Idaho

ID · FIPS 16003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 4,744 #2,917 / 3,222
9th
Median Household Income $61,808 -17.8% #1,913 / 3,222
41th
Median Age 53.9 years +38.6% #83 / 3,222
97th
Median Home Value $376,500 +33.6% #348 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $830 -28.6% #1,886 / 3,222
41th
Poverty Rate 17.9% +42.2% #2,439 / 3,222
24th

Demographics

Adams County has a population of 4,744, making it the #2,917 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.9 years, which is 38.6% 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 $61,808, ranking #1,913 out of 3,222 counties — 17.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.

Median Household Income
$61,808 −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,913 of 3,222
41th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,243 −12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,383 of 3,222
57th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.9% +42.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,439 of 3,222
24th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.4% +40.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,876 of 3,222
11th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6% −35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,712 of 3,222
47th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.9 min −20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,548 of 3,222
21th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Adams County is $376,500 (+33.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.7%.

Median Home Value
$376,500 +33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #348 of 3,222
89th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$830 −28.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,886 of 3,222
41th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.7% +31.6% vs nat'l
Rank #135 of 3,222
96th percentile
84.7% Homeownership

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Health

88.1% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.

88.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.1% −3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,519 of 3,222
22th percentile

About Adams County, Idaho

Adams County, Idaho has a total population of 4,744, making it the 2,917th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 53.9 years, which is 38.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Adams County is $61,808, which ranks #1,913 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.

The median home value in Adams County is $376,500, 33.6% above the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Adams County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.

Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%).

All data for Adams County, Idaho 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.