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 524,408.

  • The median home value in Adams County is $485,006.

  • The median income in Adams County is $91,387.

  • The median rent in Adams County is $1,713.

  • The unemployment rate in Adams County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Adams County is 9.4%.

  • The average high in Adams County is 68.8° and there are 29.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Adams County

List Of Cities & Towns in Adams County

Aurora, CO Population 390,201

Thornton, CO Population 142,878

Arvada, CO Population 122,835

Westminster, CO Population 115,546

Commerce City, CO Population 64,640

Brighton, CO Population 41,196

Northglenn, CO Population 37,953

Sherrelwood, CO Population 19,368

Welby, CO Population 16,232

Federal Heights, CO Population 14,160

Berkley, CO Population 10,838

Derby, CO Population 8,692

Lochbuie, CO Population 8,142

Shaw Heights, CO Population 5,309

Todd Creek, CO Population 5,069

Bennett, CO Population 3,472

Strasburg, CO Population 3,249

Watkins, CO Population 1,087

North Washington, CO Population 311

Map Of Adams County

Adams County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Adams County is 68.8°.

  • There are 81.34 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 29.5 inches of rain each year with 15.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:37 hours of sun each day in Adams County.

StatAdams County
Mean High68.8
Nice Days81.34
Rainfall29.5
Snowfall15.9
Sunny Hours6:37
68.8°
Average High
29.5
Inches of Rain

Adams County Photos

Cable Stayed Bridge At Gold Strike Park In Arvadac Colorado
Source: Wikipedia User Jeffrey Beall from Denver | CC BY-SA 2.0
Tulip Monsella
Source: Wikipedia User MECU (self) | CC BY-SA 2.5
Olde Town Arvada Watertower
Source: Wikipedia User ChrisEngelsma | CC BY-SA 3.0
Aurora Municipal Center
Source: Wikipedia User Jeffrey Beall | CC BY-SA 3.0
Brightonc Colorado City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Jeffrey Beall | CC BY 3.0
Dicks Park
Source: Wikipedia User Tom Pratt | CC BY 2.0

Adams County Demographics

Population over time in Adams County

The current population in Adams County is 524,408. The population has increased 2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 514,969 1.0%
2022 509,844 1.1%
2021 504,108 -

Gender in Adams County

  • Adams County is 49.2% female with 257,976 female residents.

  • Adams County is 50.8% male with 266,432 male residents.

Female
49.2% (257,976)
Male
50.8% (266,432)
Gender Adams County CO USA
Female 49.2% 49.4% 50.5%
Male 50.8% 50.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Adams County

Adams County is:

  • 46.2% White with 242,505 White residents.

  • 3.3% African American with 17,207 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,678 American Indian residents.

  • 3.9% Asian with 20,450 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 798 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 2,800 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 17,337 Two Or More residents.

  • 42.3% Hispanic with 221,633 Hispanic residents.

White
46.2% (242,505)
African American
3.3% (17,207)
American Indian
0.3% (1,678)
Asian
3.9% (20,450)
Hawaiian
0.2% (798)
Other
0.5% (2,800)
Two Or More
3.3% (17,337)
Hispanic
42.3% (221,633)

Table: Adams County By Race

Race Adams County CO USA
White 46.2% 65.7% 58.2%
African American 3.3% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 3.9% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.3% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 42.3% 22.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Adams County, Colorado

  • 3.3% of households in Adams County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Adams County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Adams County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Adams County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Adams County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Adams County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Adams County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Adams County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Adams County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Adams County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (17,305)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (13,322)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.5% (23,449)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.0% (26,018)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (48,646)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (82,447)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (76,269)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.9% (109,667)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.1% (63,661)
$200,000 or more
12.1% (63,618)
Income Adams County CO USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 2.6% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.5% 5.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 5.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 8.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 15.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 13.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.9% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% 11.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 12.1% 15.8% 12.6%

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Adams County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Adams County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Adams County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Adams County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Adams County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Adams County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Adams County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Adams County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Adams County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (36,708)
9-12th Grade
8% (41,952)
High School / GED
28% (152,078)
Some College
20% (104,881)
Associate's Degree
8% (41,952)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (99,637)
Master's Degree
7% (36,708)
Professional Degree
1% (5,244)
Doctorate Degree
1% (5,244)
Education Adams County CO USA
< 9th Grade 7% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 20% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 28% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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