Adams County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 31,052 #1,445 / 3,222
55th
Median Household Income $68,365 -9.0% #1,313 / 3,222
59th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,444 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $193,100 -31.5% #1,481 / 3,222
54th
Median Gross Rent $857 -26.3% #1,694 / 3,222
47th
Poverty Rate 12.7% +0.6% #1,440 / 3,222
55th

Demographics

Adams County has a population of 31,052, making it the #1,445 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.3%
Native Born
5.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Adams County is $68,365, ranking #1,313 out of 3,222 counties — 9.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.

Median Household Income
$68,365 −9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,313 of 3,222
59th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,192 −7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,065 of 3,222
67th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.7% +0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,440 of 3,222
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.4% −54.0% vs nat'l
Rank #428 of 3,222
87th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6% −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #799 of 3,222
75th percentile
Mean Commute Time
17.3 min −37.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,059 of 3,222
5th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Adams County is $193,100 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $857/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.7%.

Median Home Value
$193,100 −31.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,481 of 3,222
54th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$857 −26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,694 of 3,222
47th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.7% +8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,324 of 3,222
28th percentile
69.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #960 of 3,222
70th percentile

About Adams County, Nebraska

Adams County, Nebraska has a total population of 31,052, making it the 1,445th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Adams County is $68,365, which ranks #1,313 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.

The median home value in Adams County is $193,100, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $857 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Adams County, 29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.3 min.

Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).

All data for Adams County, Nebraska 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.