Adams County, Ohio
Located in Ohio, Adams County has a population of 27,540 residents and a median age of 42.1 years, making it the #1,562 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.2%. The median home value is $164,200, and the median household income is $50,264, which is 33% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Adams County, 14.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 55.8% below the national average, ranking #2,835 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Adams County is 70.6 years. 23.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
24.0% of adults in Adams County smoke , 45.2% are obese , and 20.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 60.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Adams County is 6.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 26.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.1 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
25.8% of children in Adams County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 32.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Adams County is 57.9%. The mean commute time is 37.8 min, which is 37.0% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Adams County voted Republican with a margin of 65.7%. The vote was 16.9% Dem / 82.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.2 toward Republicans .
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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.