Adams County's estimated 2026 population is 63,457 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County is the 23rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 67,158 and has seen a growth of -5.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Adams County includes 90.95% White, 3.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.95%)
Two or more races (4.27%)
Black or African American (3.56%)
Asian (0.67%)
Other race (0.5%)
Native American (0.04%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,271 | 90.95% |
| Two or more races | 2,780 | 4.27% |
| Black or African American | 2,320 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 437 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 324 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Adams County's average per capita income is $45,731. Household income levels show a median of $64,962. The poverty rate stands at 12.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,799 | $119,295 |
| Families | $86,166 | $103,627 |
| Households | $64,962 | $83,547 |
| Non Families | $38,823 | $51,247 |
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