2023 ACS Census Data · Population 524,408
Adams County is a large county in Colorado with a population of 524,408. The median household income is $91,387, 40% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.4%, median home value is $458,400, and 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 25% above the national average.
Population
524,408
2023 estimate
Rank #137 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$91,387
Household
Rank #235 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$458,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #146 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #854 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
15.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
29.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% above Colorado avg·40% above national avg
Poverty Rate
22% above Colorado avg·37% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% above Colorado avg·25% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$40,167
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
71.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% above Colorado avg·119% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
37% above Colorado avg·85% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Colorado avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% below Colorado avg·51% below national avg
Housing Units
191,765
Households
184,964
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,262
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
22% below Colorado avg·16% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Colorado avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.2%
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