U.S. County · Profile

Adams County

64.4KTotal Population
75Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-5.60%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Adams County has a population of 64,441 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Adams County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.5%58,964
Black or African American3.9%2,513
Two or More Races3.4%2,191
Hispanic or Latino1.8%1,160
Asian0.7%451
Some Other Race0.4%258
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%64
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Adams County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$63,767
14.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,934
8.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.1%
5.2% above national average
Median Age
41.3 years

Income & Poverty

$63,767Median Household Income
$34,934Per Capita Income
12.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$63,767$81,360
Families$83,595$99,573
Married-couple Families$83,595$93,626
Nonfamily Households$38,116$41,165

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Adams County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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