Adams County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 21,123 #1,813 / 3,222
44th
Median Household Income $59,442 -20.9% #2,133 / 3,222
34th
Median Age 55.7 years +43.2% #48 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $200,800 -28.8% #1,394 / 3,222
57th
Median Gross Rent $828 -28.8% #1,908 / 3,222
41th
Poverty Rate 14.1% +12.1% #1,785 / 3,222
45th

Demographics

Adams County has a population of 21,123, making it the #1,813 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.7 years, which is 43.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Adams County is $59,442, ranking #2,133 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$59,442 −20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,133 of 3,222
34th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,863 −13.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,449 of 3,222
55th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.1% +12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,785 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,684 of 3,222
48th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5% −48.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,423 of 3,222
25th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.4 min +17.5% vs nat'l
Rank #536 of 3,222
83th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Adams County is $200,800 (-28.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $828/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.2%.

Median Home Value
$200,800 −28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,394 of 3,222
57th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$828 −28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,908 of 3,222
41th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.2% +33.9% vs nat'l
Rank #77 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.2% Homeownership

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Health

95.4% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.

95.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.4% +4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #464 of 3,222
86th percentile

About Adams County, Wisconsin

Adams County, Wisconsin has a total population of 21,123, making it the 1,813th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 55.7 years, which is 43.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Adams County is $59,442, which ranks #2,133 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Adams County is $200,800, 28.8% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $828 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Adams County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.4 min.

Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).

All data for Adams County, Wisconsin 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.