Adams County Summary

Life in Adams County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Adams County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Adams County:

  • The population in Adams County is 35,827.

  • The median home value in Adams County is $208,930.

  • The median income in Adams County is $61,731.

  • The median rent in Adams County is $762.

  • The unemployment rate in Adams County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Adams County is 11.5%.

  • The average high in Adams County is 68.5° and there are 91.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Adams County

List Of Cities & Towns in Adams County

Decatur, IN Population 9,718

Berne, IN Population 3,926

Geneva, IN Population 1,282

Monroe, IN Population 640

Map Of Adams County

Adams County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Adams County is 68.5°.

  • There are 79.03 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 91.1 inches of rain each year with 9.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:28 hours of sun each day in Adams County.

StatAdams County
Mean High68.5
Nice Days79.03
Rainfall91.1
Snowfall9.7
Sunny_hours4:28
68.5°
Average High
91.1
Inches of Rain

Adams County Photos

Clock Tower In Bernec Indiana
Source: Public Domain
Decatur Indiana Downtown
Source: Public Domain
Decatur Indiana Courthouse
Source: Public Domain

Adams County Demographics

Population over time in Adams County

The current population in Adams County is 35,827. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 35,685 0.4%
2021 35,544 0.5%
2020 35,376 -

Gender in Adams County

  • Adams County is 49.8% female with 17,832 female residents.

  • Adams County is 50.2% male with 17,994 male residents.

Female
49.8% (17,832)
Male
50.2% (17,994)
Gender Adams County IN USA
Female 49.8% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Adams County

Adams County is:

  • 92.8% White with 33,254 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 213 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 51 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 39 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 588 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 1,673 Hispanic residents.

White
92.8% (33,254)
African American
0.6% (213)
American Indian
0.0% (9)
Asian
0.1% (51)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (39)
Two Or More
1.6% (588)
Hispanic
4.7% (1,673)

Table: Adams County By Race

Race Adams County IN USA
White 92.8% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.7% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Adams County, Indiana

  • 2.9% of households in Adams County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in Adams County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Adams County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Adams County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Adams County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.2% of households in Adams County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Adams County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Adams County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Adams County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Adams County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (1,027)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (939)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (2,982)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (3,263)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.9% (5,709)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.2% (7,247)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.5% (6,257)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (5,744)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (1,668)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (986)
Income Adams County IN USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.9% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.2% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.5% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Adams County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Adams County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Adams County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Adams County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Adams County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Adams County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Adams County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Adams County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Adams County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Adams County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
10% (3,582)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,433)
High School / GED
44% (15,763)
Some College
17% (6,090)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,582)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (3,940)
Master's Degree
4% (1,433)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Adams County IN USA
< 9th Grade 10% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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