Adams County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,754 | — | #854 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,220 | -11.9% | #1,506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,679 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,600 | -42.3% | #1,969 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $828 | -28.8% | #1,903 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.9% | #1,479 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adams County has a population of 64,754, making it the #854 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Adams County is $66,220, ranking #1,506 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Adams County is $162,600 (-42.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $828/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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95.6% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Adams County, Illinois
Adams County, Illinois has a total population of 64,754, making it the 854th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adams County is $66,220, which ranks #1,506 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Adams County is $162,600, 42.3% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $828 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adams County, 27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.9 min.
Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.8%).
All data for Adams County, Illinois 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.