Adams Lake, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Adams Lake, Indiana had a total population of 286, the 622nd largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $94,098, which is 31% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 31% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Indiana.
- Only 7.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Adams Lake Quick Facts
How Adams Lake 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 | 284 | 286 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $91,591 | $94,098 | +2.7% |
How Adams Lake Compares
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Adams Lake Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Adams Lake
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler | 283 | N/A | $202,300 | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| Blanford | 281 | N/A | $50,300 | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Brimfield | 281 | N/A | N/A | 5.0% | 49.5% |
| New Lebanon | 281 | N/A | $138,300 | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Freetown | 277 | N/A | $168,300 | 0.0% | 14.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 286, Adams Lake's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Adams Lake is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 286. It ranks as the 622nd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Adams Lake is 64.5 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 2.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Adams Lake is $94,098. This is 31% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Adams Lake. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Adams Lake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Adams Lake has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.
Education
7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Adams Lake, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Adams Lake, Indiana?
Adams Lake, Indiana has a population of 286 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Adams Lake, IN?
The median household income in Adams Lake is $94,098, which is 17% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Adams Lake, IN?
The ACS sample for Adams Lake recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Adams Lake, Indiana?
Adams Lake's population is 96.5% White, 0.0% Black, 3.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Adams Lake, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Adams Lake — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Adams Lake, Indiana?
7.0% of adults (25+) in Adams Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.