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 2,179.

  • The median home value in Adams County is $141,918.

  • The median income in Adams County is $55,417.

  • The median rent in Adams County is $545.

  • The unemployment rate in Adams County is 2.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Adams County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Adams County is 62.9° and there are 37.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Adams County

List Of Cities & Towns in Adams County

Hettinger, ND Population 1,141

Reeder, ND Population 137

Bucyrus, ND Population 55

Haynes, ND Population 30

Map Of Adams County

Adams County, ND Weather

  • The average high in Adams County is 62.9°.

  • There are 67.93 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 37.5 inches of rain each year with 11.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:40 hours of sun each day in Adams County.

StatAdams County
Mean High62.9
Nice Days67.93
Rainfall37.5
Snowfall11.9
Sunny Hours5:40
62.9°
Average High
37.5
Inches of Rain

Adams County Photos

Hettinger County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Andrew Filer | CC BY-SA 2.0

Adams County Demographics

Population over time in Adams County

The current population in Adams County is 2,179. The population has decreased -3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 2,237 -1.5%
2022 2,271 -1.7%
2021 2,311 -

Gender in Adams County

  • Adams County is 47.9% female with 1,043 female residents.

  • Adams County is 52.1% male with 1,135 male residents.

Female
47.9% (1,043)
Male
52.1% (1,135)
Gender Adams County ND USA
Female 47.9% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 52.1% 51.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Adams County

Adams County is:

  • 88.0% White with 1,917 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 15 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 15 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 7 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 99 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.5% Hispanic with 98 Hispanic residents.

White
88.0% (1,917)
African American
0.7% (15)
American Indian
1.3% (28)
Asian
0.7% (15)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (7)
Two Or More
4.5% (99)
Hispanic
4.5% (98)

Table: Adams County By Race

Race Adams County ND USA
White 88.0% 82.5% 58.2%
African American 0.7% 3.2% 12.0%
American Indian 1.3% 4.3% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.6% 3.9%
Hispanic 4.5% 4.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Adams County, North Dakota

  • 3.4% of households in Adams County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.5% of households in Adams County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Adams County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Adams County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Adams County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Adams County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Adams County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.1% of households in Adams County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Adams County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Adams County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (74)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.5% (228)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (215)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.3% (312)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.8% (147)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (372)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.8% (168)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.1% (438)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (119)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (100)
Income Adams County ND USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.5% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 6.7% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.3% 7.2% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.8% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 16.7% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.8% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.1% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 9.2% 12.6%

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

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Adams County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Adams County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Adams County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Adams County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Adams County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Adams County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (65)
9-12th Grade
4% (87)
High School / GED
37% (806)
Some College
24% (522)
Associate's Degree
11% (239)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (305)
Master's Degree
4% (87)
Professional Degree
2% (43)
Doctorate Degree
1% (21)
Education Adams County ND USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 37% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 14% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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