Population 36,227 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Adams County
Household size in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.19 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Adams County is a place of big households: 3.19 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.00, even as the national average fell. Only one other Indiana county has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Adams County is young: half of its residents are under 34.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Adams County (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Adams County
Renters in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Adams County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Adams County: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Indiana. Vacancy is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Adams County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $591 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $701 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $866 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$260 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Adams County pays $866 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $260 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Adams County
Bachelor's degrees in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Adams County: 15.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Adams County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Adams County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Indiana counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Adams County
| Period | Adams County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Adams County has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Adams County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 3.19 | 34.4 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 1969 | $866 | 15.7% | 86.3% | 2.6% |
| Wells County | 2.46 | 40.1 | 8.4% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 1970 | $838 | 19.3% | 92.8% | 2.7% |
| Van Wert County | 2.47 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 17.9% | 8.8% | 1962 | $792 | 16.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| Huntington County | 2.34 | 41.5 | 10.4% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 1966 | $862 | 21.3% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Allen County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 13.7% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $930 | 20.4% | 92.5% | 5.6% |
| Wabash County | 2.39 | 44.2 | 8.4% | 19.5% | 12.6% | 1958 | $777 | 23.3% | 90.2% | 3.5% |
| Miami County | 2.58 | 41.5 | 15.7% | 23.8% | 10.0% | 1962 | $813 | 14.6% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Hardin County | 2.50 | 37.6 | 8.7% | 25.3% | 11.0% | 1965 | $830 | 21.7% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Cass County | 2.52 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 25.7% | 9.7% | 1957 | $799 | 17.0% | 85.8% | 4.4% |
| Wyandot County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 9.1% | 1961 | $825 | 19.9% | 95.0% | 1.9% |
| White County | 2.44 | 42.6 | 10.8% | 19.0% | 16.4% | 1965 | $879 | 19.9% | 89.9% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Adams County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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