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 20,730.

  • The median home value in Adams County is $206,554.

  • The median income in Adams County is $55,223.

  • The median rent in Adams County is $719.

  • The unemployment rate in Adams County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Adams County is 14.6%.

  • The average high in Adams County is 63.9° and there are 72.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Adams County

List Of Cities & Towns in Adams County

Wisconsin Dells, WI Population 2,703

Adams, WI Population 2,204

Lake Camelot, WI Population 1,148

Lake Arrowhead, WI Population 866

Friendship, WI Population 639

Dellwood, WI Population 547

Lake Sherwood, WI Population 378

Arkdale, WI Population 203

Grand Marsh, WI Population 131

Map Of Adams County

Adams County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Adams County is 63.9°.

  • There are 69.73 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 72.1 inches of rain each year with 13.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:27 hours of sun each day in Adams County.

StatAdams County
Mean High63.9
Nice Days69.73
Rainfall72.1
Snowfall13.3
Sunny_hours4:27
63.9°
Average High
72.1
Inches of Rain

Adams County Photos

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Adams County Demographics

Population over time in Adams County

The current population in Adams County is 20,730. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 20,505 1.5%
2021 20,208 0.6%
2020 20,094 -

Gender in Adams County

  • Adams County is 45.9% female with 9,523 female residents.

  • Adams County is 54.1% male with 11,207 male residents.

Female
45.9% (9,523)
Male
54.1% (11,207)
Gender Adams County WI USA
Female 45.9% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 54.1% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Adams County

Adams County is:

  • 88.4% White with 18,319 White residents.

  • 2.4% African American with 507 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 123 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 138 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 118 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 587 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.5% Hispanic with 931 Hispanic residents.

White
88.4% (18,319)
African American
2.4% (507)
American Indian
0.6% (123)
Asian
0.7% (138)
Hawaiian
0.0% (7)
Other
0.6% (118)
Two Or More
2.8% (587)
Hispanic
4.5% (931)

Table: Adams County By Race

Race Adams County WI USA
White 88.4% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 2.4% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.5% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Adams County, Wisconsin

  • 4.8% of households in Adams County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Adams County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Adams County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Adams County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Adams County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Adams County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Adams County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Adams County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Adams County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Adams County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (1,005)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (1,025)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (2,017)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.6% (2,602)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (2,932)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (3,481)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (2,799)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (3,280)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (984)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (600)
Income Adams County WI USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.6% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 7.6% 11.4%

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

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

  • 9.0% of adults in Adams County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Adams County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Adams County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Adams County completed associate's degree.

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

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (829)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,865)
High School / GED
41% (8,499)
Some College
23% (4,767)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,865)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,280)
Master's Degree
3% (621)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Adams County WI USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 4% 6%
High School / GED 41% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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