Adams County, Illinois Population 2022
Adams County, Illinois's estimated population is 64,871 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 -3.41% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,186 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 14,476 | 12,290 | 562.21% |
| 1850 | 26,508 | 12,032 | 83.12% |
| 1860 | 41,323 | 14,815 | 55.89% |
| 1870 | 56,362 | 15,039 | 36.39% |
| 1880 | 59,135 | 2,773 | 4.92% |
| 1890 | 61,888 | 2,753 | 4.66% |
| 1900 | 67,058 | 5,170 | 8.35% |
| 1910 | 64,588 | -2,470 | -3.68% |
| 1920 | 62,188 | -2,400 | -3.72% |
| 1930 | 62,784 | 596 | 0.96% |
| 1940 | 65,229 | 2,445 | 3.89% |
| 1950 | 64,690 | -539 | -0.83% |
| 1960 | 68,467 | 3,777 | 5.84% |
| 1970 | 70,861 | 2,394 | 3.50% |
| 1980 | 71,622 | 761 | 1.07% |
| 1990 | 66,090 | -5,532 | -7.72% |
| 2010 | 67,160 | 1,070 | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 67,211 | 51 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 67,139 | -72 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 66,999 | -140 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 66,966 | -33 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 66,835 | -131 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 66,475 | -360 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 66,057 | -418 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 65,623 | -434 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 65,435 | -188 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 65,247 | -188 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 65,059 | -188 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 64,871 | -188 | -0.29% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,722 | 92.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,698 | 4.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 120 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 483 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 213 | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1,425 | 2.17% |
Adams County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,199 | 2.36 | 71.6 |
| Married | 13,643 | 3.05 | 88.4 |
| Male | 1,076 | 2.99 | 59.9 |
| Female | 2,679 | 2.94 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 9,801 | 1.18 | 54.2 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 894 | 1.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,687 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 15,776 | 34.40% |
| Some College | 10,804 | 23.56% |
| Associates Degree | 4,140 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,537 | 16.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,024 | 8.77% |
Adams County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 345 | 305 | 193 |
| Other Race | 93 | 85 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 536 | 484 | 205 |
| White | 42,857 | 39,826 | 11,024 |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 305 | 73 |
| Black | 1,692 | 1,381 | 106 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | |
| Native American | 120 | 77 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.94%.
$39,047
Average Earnings
$43,821
Average Male
$31,245
Average Female
Adams County, Illinois Language by Age
Adams County, Illinois Language
97.59% of Adams County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 2.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
Adams County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,409 | 443 | 31.44% |
| Black | 2,536 | 745 | 29.38% |
| Islander | 8 | 2 | 25.00% |
| Asian | 463 | 68 | 14.69% |
| White | 58,857 | 6,678 | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 995 | 102 | 10.25% |
| Native | 120 | 6 | 5.00% |
| Other | 12 | NaN% |
12.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.43%
Male Poverty Rate
13.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Adams County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Illinois is Multiple, with 31.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Illinois is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.66%.
Adams County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Adams County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Adams County, Illinois Marriage
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 45-54.
Adams County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,084 | 8.57% |
| Black | 90 | 4.75% |
| Native American | 12 | 10.00% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.53% |
| Islander | 6 | 75.00% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.61% |
Adams County, Illinois Veterans by Education
6.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.18%
Born in Adams County, Illinois
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.74% of Adams County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 77.18% having been born in Illinois. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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