Adams County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,145 #3,108 / 3,222
4th
Median Household Income $62,500 -16.8% #1,847 / 3,222
43th
Median Age 46.1 years +18.5% #584 / 3,222
82th
Median Home Value $113,200 -59.8% #2,799 / 3,222
13th
Median Gross Rent $594 -48.9% #3,055 / 3,222
5th
Poverty Rate 14.8% +17.4% #1,911 / 3,222
41th

Demographics

Adams County has a population of 2,145, making it the #3,108 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.6%
Native Born
5.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Adams County is $62,500, ranking #1,847 out of 3,222 counties — 16.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$62,500 −16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,847 of 3,222
43th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,860 −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,274 of 3,222
60th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.8% +17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,911 of 3,222
41th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −57.9% vs nat'l
Rank #350 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4% −27.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,308 of 3,222
59th percentile
Mean Commute Time
17.6 min −36.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,030 of 3,222
6th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Adams County is $113,200 (-59.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $594/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.

Median Home Value
$113,200 −59.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,799 of 3,222
13th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$594 −48.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,055 of 3,222
5th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.8% +11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,034 of 3,222
37th percentile
71.8% Homeownership

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Health

94.7% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.

94.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7% +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #768 of 3,222
76th percentile

About Adams County, North Dakota

Adams County, North Dakota has a total population of 2,145, making it the 3,108th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Adams County is $62,500, which ranks #1,847 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Adams County is $113,200, 59.8% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $594 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Adams County, 24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.6 min.

Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).

All data for Adams County, North Dakota 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.