Adams County, Ohio Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. 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%.