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 3,680.

  • The median home value in Adams County is $162,530.

  • The median income in Adams County is $64,750.

  • The median rent in Adams County is $787.

  • The unemployment rate in Adams County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Adams County is 9.5%.

  • The average high in Adams County is 69.4° and there are 86.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Adams County

List Of Cities & Towns in Adams County

Corning, IA Population 1,592

Lenox, IA Population 1,488

Prescott, IA Population 303

Nodaway, IA Population 64

Carbon, IA Population 59

Map Of Adams County

Adams County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Adams County is 69.4°.

  • There are 76.31 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 86.2 inches of rain each year with 8.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:25 hours of sun each day in Adams County.

StatAdams County
Mean High69.4
Nice Days76.31
Rainfall86.2
Snowfall8.6
Sunny_hours5:25
69.4°
Average High
86.2
Inches of Rain

Adams County Demographics

Population over time in Adams County

The current population in Adams County is 3,680. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,697 1.8%
2021 3,633 -1.0%
2020 3,670 -

Gender in Adams County

  • Adams County is 49.7% female with 1,830 female residents.

  • Adams County is 50.3% male with 1,849 male residents.

Female
49.7% (1,830)
Male
50.3% (1,849)
Gender Adams County IA USA
Female 49.7% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Adams County

Adams County is:

  • 94.3% White with 3,470 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 11 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 110 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 72 Hispanic residents.

White
94.3% (3,470)
African American
0.3% (11)
American Indian
0.4% (16)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (1)
Two Or More
3.0% (110)
Hispanic
2.0% (72)

Table: Adams County By Race

Race Adams County IA USA
White 94.3% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Adams County, Iowa

  • 5.1% of households in Adams County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Adams County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Adams County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Adams County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Adams County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Adams County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Adams County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Adams County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Adams County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Adams County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (186)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (173)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (280)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (306)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (483)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (659)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.5% (606)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.1% (483)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (234)
$200,000 or more
7.2% (265)
Income Adams County IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.5% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.1% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.2% 7.1% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Adams County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Adams County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Adams County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 17.0% of adults in Adams County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Adams County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Adams County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Adams County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
2% (110)
9-12th Grade
3% (110)
High School / GED
35% (1,288)
Some College
20% (736)
Associate's Degree
17% (625)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (625)
Master's Degree
3% (110)
Professional Degree
2% (73)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Adams County IA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 35% 31% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 17% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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