Adams is a city located in Adams County Wisconsin. Adams has a 2024 population of 1,785. Adams is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,764 in 2020.
The average household income in Adams is $52,629 with a poverty rate of 24.08%. The median age in Adams is 39.3 years: 32.9 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adams was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,022 | 91.74% |
| Asian | 72 | 3.27% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 1.45% |
| Other race | 26 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 930 | 2.34 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Non Family | 477 | 1.46 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Married | 319 | 3.11 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 68 | 3.57 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 66 | 3.62 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
44.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 11.38% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 165 | 11.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 2.11% |
| High School Graduate | 517 | 35.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 416 | 28.36% |
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 | 1,391 | 1,214 | 196 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 14.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $64,615 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,857 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,907 | $31,750 | $18,472 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,125 | $45,096 | $19,188 |
| Some College | $41,050 | $45,938 | $30,588 |
$32,125
Average Earnings
$45,096
Average Male
$19,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.2% of Adams residents speak only English, while 3.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,928 | 480 | 24.9% |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Asian | 72 | 11 | 15.28% |
24.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.66%
Male Poverty Rate
34.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams is Asian, with 15.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.79% |
| Some College | 30.92% |
| High School | 27.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.07% |
| Female Employed | 1.75% |
| Male Employed | 1.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,382 | $62,327 |
| Households | $37,024 | $52,629 |
| Married Families | $55,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,617 | $37,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
134
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 8.01% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
11%
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
60.62%
Born in Adams
94.87%
Native Born
5.13%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
4.58%
Naturalized
94.87% of Adams residents were born in the United States, with 60.62% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,811 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 1,806 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 1,801 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 1,795 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 1,790 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 1,785 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 1,780 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,779 | 8 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 1,771 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,764 | -135 | -7.11% |
| 2019 | 1,899 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 1,898 | 28 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 1,870 | -9 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 1,879 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 1,878 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 1,888 | -30 | -1.56% |
| 2013 | 1,918 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,923 | -28 | -1.44% |
| 2011 | 1,951 | -21 | -1.06% |
| 2010 | 1,972 | 0 | 0% |