Adams County, North Dakota Demographics 2026
Adams County, North Dakota has a population of 2,145, the 45th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $62,500 and the median home value is $113,200. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Adams County Quick Facts
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 | 2,179 | 2,145 | -1.6% |
| Median household income | $55,417 | $62,500 | +12.8% |
| Median home value | $108,300 | $113,200 | +4.5% |
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Adams County
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Population Overview
Adams County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,145. It is the 45th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Adams County is 46.1 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Adams County is $62,500. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $113,200. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Adams County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Adams County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.
Education
24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.
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 North Dakota 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, North Dakota?
Adams County has a population of 2,145, making it the 45th most populous county in North Dakota.
What is the median income in Adams County?
The median household income in Adams County is $62,500 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.
How many cities are in Adams County, North Dakota?
Adams County contains 4 Census-designated places.