Adams County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Adams County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Adams County, Colorado has a population of 530,225, the 5th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $94,571 and the median home value is $484,200. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Adams County Quick Facts

Population 530,225

Median Household Income $94,571

Median Home Value $484,200

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 34.8 years

Homeownership Rate 68.6%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.0%

High School Graduation 85.2%

Cities/Places 14

Population 530,225 5th of 64

Median Income $94,571 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Adams County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	524,408	530,225	+1.1%
Median household income	$91,387	$94,571	+3.5%
Median home value	$458,400	$484,200	+5.6%

Median Household Income

Adams

$94,571

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Adams

$484,200

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.3%

$25K-$50K 13.2%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 47.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

9.5%

$150K-$200K

12.8%

$200K+

13.6%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

72.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.6%

Renter 31.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,781/mo 22.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.9%

18-34

25.4%

35-54

27.8%

55-74

17.7%

75+

4.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Adams County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Thornton	144,187	$103,088	7.0%	$517,500
Commerce City	66,445	$111,972	8.6%	$499,700
Brighton	42,059	$107,679	9.3%	$499,500
Northglenn	38,014	$84,030	10.2%	$462,100
Sherrelwood	18,692	$75,327	10.7%	$432,200
Welby	16,197	$80,026	12.6%	$385,000
Federal Heights	14,125	$56,597	24.2%	$95,300
Berkley	10,789	$84,637	14.1%	$468,100
Lochbuie	8,609	$97,009	7.7%	$423,000
Derby	8,453	$82,138	8.1%	$353,000
Twin Lakes (Adams County)	8,030	$95,583	9.8%	$587,500
Shaw Heights	5,565	$86,250	12.3%	$482,800
Todd Creek	5,379	$194,362	0.5%	$897,200
North Washington	294	N/A	24.4%	$572,000

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Population Overview

Adams County is located in Colorado with a total population of 530,225. It is the 5th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adams County is 34.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adams County is $94,571. This is about the same as the state median of $95,470. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The median home value is $484,200. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Adams County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (42.8% vs 22.5%).

Education

29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Adams County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Adams County, Colorado?

Adams County has a population of 530,225, making it the 5th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Adams County?

The median household income in Adams County is $94,571 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Adams County, Colorado?

Adams County contains 14 Census-designated places.