Adams County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,227 | — | #1,311 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,289 | -13.1% | #1,614 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.2 years | -14.7% | #3,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,400 | -36.7% | #1,665 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | -28.4% | #1,872 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.5% | #1,052 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adams County has a population of 36,227, making it the #1,311 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Adams County is $65,289, ranking #1,614 out of 3,222 counties — 13.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Adams County is $178,400 (-36.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $833/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.
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79.3% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.6% below the national rate.
About Adams County, Indiana
Adams County, Indiana has a total population of 36,227, making it the 1,311th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adams County is $65,289, which ranks #1,614 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Adams County is $178,400, 36.7% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $833 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adams County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Adams County, Indiana 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.