Adams County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,540 | — | #1,562 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,264 | -33.1% | #2,760 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,467 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,200 | -41.8% | #1,931 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $732 | -37.1% | #2,578 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | +60.5% | #2,693 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adams County has a population of 27,540, making it the #1,562 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Adams County is $50,264, ranking #2,760 out of 3,222 counties — 33.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Adams County is $164,200 (-41.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $732/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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91.8% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Adams County, Ohio
Adams County, Ohio has a total population of 27,540, making it the 1,562nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adams County is $50,264, which ranks #2,760 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Adams County is $164,200, 41.8% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $732 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adams County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.8 min.
Adams County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Adams County, Ohio 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.