Adams County, Nebraska

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 31,034

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    Adams County is a small county in Nebraska with a population of 31,034. The median household income is $65,680, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8%, median home value is $185,800, and 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    31,034

    2023 estimate

    Rank #1442 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $65,680

    Household

    Rank #1370 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $185,800

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #1405 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    28.8%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #790 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.5%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    5.6%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    9.6%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    5.2%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Nebraska
    $66,880
    Adams County
    $65,680

    2% below Nebraska avg·1% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Nebraska
    9.9%
    Adams County
    12.8%

    28% below Nebraska avg·15% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Nebraska
    64.3%
    Adams County
    66.0%

    3% above Nebraska avg·15% 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 →

    $36,480

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    12.8%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    66.0%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Nebraska
    $152,847
    Adams County
    $185,800

    22% above Nebraska avg·11% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Nebraska
    $783
    Adams County
    $853

    9% above Nebraska avg·8% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Nebraska
    74.0%
    Adams County
    68.7%

    7% below Nebraska avg·6% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Nebraska
    20.0%
    Adams County
    24.7%

    23% below Nebraska avg·5% below national avg

    Housing Units

    13,856

    Households

    12,900

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.3

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,433

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    88.2%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    16 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Nebraska
    24.7%
    Adams County
    28.8%

    17% above Nebraska avg·20% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Nebraska
    92.6%
    Adams County
    91.9%

    1% below Nebraska avg·4% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    8.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    6.5%

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