Adams County's estimated 2026 population is 64,318 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County is the 23rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 67,158 and has seen a growth of -4.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 40.7 years
There are 50,176 adults, (13,317 of whom are seniors) in Adams County.
Female: 32,842 (50.7%)
Male: 31,912 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Adams County includes 90.61% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,671 | 90.61% |
| Two or more races | 3,372 | 5.21% |
| Black or African American | 1,839 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 435 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 349 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
Adams County's average per capita income is $47,504. Household income levels show a median of $66,220. The poverty rate stands at 12.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,839 | $124,732 |
| Families | $86,368 | $108,059 |
| Households | $66,220 | $85,695 |
| Non Families | $39,127 | $51,227 |
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