Adams County's estimated 2026 population is 21,939 with a growth rate of 0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County is the 50th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 20,878 and has seen a growth of 5.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 55.7 years
Female: 57.3 years
Male: 53.6 years
There are 18,276 adults, (6,803 of whom are seniors) in Adams County.
Female: 9,630 (45.6%)
Male: 11,493 (54.4%)
The racial composition of Adams County includes 88.95% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,788 | 88.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,377 | 6.52% |
| Black or African American | 429 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 241 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.64% |
Adams County's average per capita income is $42,413. Household income levels show a median of $59,442. The poverty rate stands at 14.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,933 | - |
| Families | $78,581 | $92,916 |
| Households | $59,442 | $76,078 |
| Non Families | $36,173 | $47,816 |
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