Adams County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Adams County is located in Indiana with a total population of 35,995. It is the 44th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adams County is 33.2 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 31.2% of the population under 18, Adams County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adams County is $63,128. This is 10% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $173,100. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Adams County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Adams County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.