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
59th
Median Household Income $65,289 -13.1% #1,614 / 3,222
50th
Median Age 33.2 years -14.7% #3,070 / 3,222
5th
Median Home Value $178,400 -36.7% #1,665 / 3,222
48th
Median Gross Rent $833 -28.4% #1,872 / 3,222
42th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -11.5% #1,052 / 3,222
67th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$65,289 −13.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,614 of 3,222
50th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,631 −30.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,637 of 3,222
18th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,052 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.8% −47.2% vs nat'l
Rank #583 of 3,222
82th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2% −52.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,638 of 3,222
18th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,759 of 3,222
45th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$178,400 −36.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,665 of 3,222
48th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$833 −28.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,872 of 3,222
42th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.5% +29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #221 of 3,222
93th percentile
83.5% Homeownership

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Health

79.3% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.6% below the national rate.

79.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
79.3% −13.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,127 of 3,222
3th percentile

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.