Adams township is located in Decatur County Indiana. Adams township has a 2024 population of 1,819. Adams township is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,836 in 2020.
The average household income in Adams township is $79,107 with a poverty rate of 11.19%. The median age in Adams township is 37 years: 37.2 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adams township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,660 | 96.18% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.04% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 582 | 2.97 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 342 | 3.42 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.28 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Male | 67 | 3.36 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 46 | 3.65 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 13.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 3.77% |
| High School Graduate | 491 | 45.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 3.96% |
| Some College | 186 | 17.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,061 | 941 | 188 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,438 | $48,194 | $57,663 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,792 | $47,171 | $29,524 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,542 | $65,208 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,824 | $64,792 | $37,833 |
| Some College | $59,091 | $79,125 | $41,875 |
$47,824
Average Earnings
$64,792
Average Male
$37,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.93% of Adams township residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,650 | 175 | 10.61% |
| Other | 23 | 17 | 73.91% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 17 | 73.91% |
11.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.9%
Male Poverty Rate
11.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams township is Other, with 73.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams township is White, with 10.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.55% |
| High School | 11.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
| Some College | 3.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 6.44% |
| Male Employed | 6.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,303 | $83,874 |
| Households | $63,750 | $79,107 |
| Married Families | $85,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $54,745 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
78
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.65%
Born in Adams township
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.26% of Adams township residents were born in the United States, with 84.65% having been born in Indiana. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,799 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,803 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,807 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 1,811 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,815 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,819 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,823 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,827 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 1,822 | -14 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 1,836 | -167 | -8.34% |
| 2019 | 2,003 | -27 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 2,030 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 2,022 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,016 | 17 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 1,999 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,003 | 17 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 1,986 | 17 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 1,969 | 12 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 1,957 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,949 | 0 | 0% |