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 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,442 | -20.9% | #2,133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.7 years | +43.2% | #48 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,800 | -28.8% | #1,394 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $828 | -28.8% | #1,908 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +12.1% | #1,785 / 3,222 | |
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.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
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 Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →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 Trend
Rankings →Health
95.4% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
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.