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World Population Review
Adams County, Illinois Population 2021
Adams County, Illinois's estimated population is 65,059 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County, Illinois is the 24th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 67,160 and has seen a growth of -3.13% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65,059 | -188 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 65,247 | -188 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 65,435 | -188 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 65,623 | -434 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 66,057 | -418 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 66,475 | -360 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 66,835 | -131 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 66,966 | -33 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 66,999 | -140 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 67,139 | -72 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 67,211 | 51 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 67,160 | 1,070 | 1.62% |
| 1990 | 66,090 | -5,532 | -7.72% |
| 1980 | 71,622 | 761 | 1.07% |
| 1970 | 70,861 | 2,394 | 3.50% |
| 1960 | 68,467 | 3,777 | 5.84% |
| 1950 | 64,690 | -539 | -0.83% |
| 1940 | 65,229 | 2,445 | 3.89% |
| 1930 | 62,784 | 596 | 0.96% |
| 1920 | 62,188 | -2,400 | -3.72% |
| 1910 | 64,588 | -2,470 | -3.68% |
| 1900 | 67,058 | 5,170 | 8.35% |
| 1890 | 61,888 | 2,753 | 4.66% |
| 1880 | 59,135 | 2,773 | 4.92% |
| 1870 | 56,362 | 15,039 | 36.39% |
| 1860 | 41,323 | 14,815 | 55.89% |
| 1850 | 26,508 | 12,032 | 83.12% |
| 1840 | 14,476 | 12,290 | 562.21% |
| 1830 | 2,186 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.29%
County Website
State
Founded
1825
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
67,160
Growth Since 2010
-3.13%
Adams County, Illinois Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,406 | 92.92% |
| Black or African American | 2,731 | 4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 997 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 527 | 0.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 297 | 0.45% |
| Some Other Race | 113 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.02% |
Adams County, Illinois Population by Race
Adams County, Illinois Population Pyramid $2021
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Adams County, Illinois Population by Age
Adams County, Illinois Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,112 | 2.38 | 71.8 |
| Married | 13,867 | 3.01 | 89.1 |
| Non Family | 9,506 | 1.2 | 52.8 |
| Female | 2,800 | 2.98 | 55.4 |
| Male | 939 | 3.38 | 59.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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Adams County, Illinois Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 934 | 2.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,517 | 5.46% |
| High School Graduate | 16,335 | 35.41% |
| Some College | 10,911 | 23.66% |
| Associates Degree | 3,918 | 8.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,334 | 15.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,176 | 9.05% |
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Adams County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Adams County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,135 | 40,243 | 10,938 |
| Black | 1,692 | 1,266 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 544 | 497 | 198 |
| Asian | 327 | 327 | 189 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 210 | 91 |
| Native American | 243 | 194 | |
| Other Race | 43 | 35 | 19 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.80%.
Adams County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,810
Average Earnings
$42,706
Average Male
$30,924
Average Female
Adams County, Illinois Earnings by Educational Attainment
Adams County, Illinois Language by Age
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Adams County, Illinois Language
97.93% of Adams County, Illinois 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 0.89% of the population.
Adams County, Illinois Language
Adams County, Illinois Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59,339 | 6,574 | 11.08% |
| Black | 2,521 | 938 | 37.21% |
| Multiple | 976 | 336 | 34.43% |
| Hispanic | 969 | 120 | 12.38% |
| Asian | 517 | 46 | 8.90% |
| Native | 297 | 41 | 13.80% |
| Other | 103 | 10 | 9.71% |
12.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.39%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Adams County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Illinois is Black, with 37.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Illinois is Asian, with 8.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.73%.
Adams County, Illinois Poverty
Adams County, Illinois Poverty Rate by Education
Adams County, Illinois Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Adams County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
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Adams County, Illinois Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Adams County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
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Adams County, Illinois Marital Status
Adams County, Illinois Veterans by War
Adams County, Illinois Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,443 | 9.22% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 6.73% |
| Black | 39 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 16 | 6.58% |
| Islander | 10 | 76.92% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.23% |
Adams County, Illinois Veterans by Race
Adams County, Illinois Veterans by Education
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6.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
Adams County, Illinois Veterans by Education
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64.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Adams County, Illinois Employment by Age
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Adams County, Illinois Employment by Race
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Adams County, Illinois Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.61% of Adams County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 77.46% having been born in Illinois. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Adams County, Illinois Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990