Adams County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,800 | — | #1,834 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,136 | -12.0% | #1,523 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 29.3 years | -24.7% | #3,185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $273,300 | -3.1% | #764 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $877 | -24.6% | #1,572 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +55.2% | #2,631 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adams County has a population of 20,800, making it the #1,834 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.3 years, which is 24.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Adams County is $66,136, ranking #1,523 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Adams County is $273,300 (-3.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $877/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.
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84.0% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.4% below the national rate.
About Adams County, Washington
Adams County, Washington has a total population of 20,800, making it the 1,834th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 29.3 years, which is 24.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adams County is $66,136, which ranks #1,523 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Adams County is $273,300, 3.1% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $877 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adams County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Adams County, Washington 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.