Adams County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Adams County has a population of 31,052 residents and a median age of 38.7 years, making it the #1,445 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.7%. The median home value is $193,100, and the median household income is $68,365, which is 9% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Adams County, 29.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 12.3% below the national average, ranking #799 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Adams County is 76.8 years. 14.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.1% of adults in Adams County smoke , 40.7% are obese , and 21.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 12.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 22.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.4 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.5% of children in Adams County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 19.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Adams County is 63.5%. The mean commute time is 17.3 min, which is 37.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Adams County voted Republican with a margin of 41.7%. The vote was 28.5% Dem / 70.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.