Adams County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Adams County, Ohio has a population of 27,510, the 78th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $49,521 and the median home value is $157,500. The poverty rate is 20.3%.
Adams County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Adams County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | 2,832 | $29,934 | 37.3% | $118,400 |
| Peebles | 2,100 | $51,813 | 39.2% | $137,900 |
| Manchester | 1,898 | $32,674 | 36.5% | $85,600 |
| Winchester | 1,402 | $40,875 | 22.2% | $136,200 |
| Seaman | 1,072 | $43,269 | 27.7% | $128,800 |
| Bentonville | 206 | N/A | 1.5% | $230,000 |
| Rome (Stout) | 64 | N/A | 29.7% | $72,500 |
| Cherry Fork | 56 | N/A | 57.1% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Adams County is located in Ohio with a total population of 27,510. It is the 78th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Adams County is 42.3 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Adams County is $49,521. This is 29% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $157,500. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $199,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Adams County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% 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) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?
Adams County has a population of 27,510, making it the 78th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Adams County?
The median household income in Adams County is $49,521 with a poverty rate of 20.3%.
How many cities are in Adams County, Ohio?
Adams County contains 8 Census-designated places.