Adams County's estimated 2026 population is 21,000 with a growth rate of -0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County is the 51st largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 20,878 and has seen a growth of 0.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Adams County includes 89.83% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.83%)
Two or more races (5.69%)
Black or African American (2.17%)
Other race (1.08%)
Asian (0.62%)
Native American (0.59%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,799 | 89.83% |
| Two or more races | 1,190 | 5.69% |
| Black or African American | 455 | 2.17% |
| Other race | 225 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 123 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Adams County's average per capita income is $40,591. Household income levels show a median of $59,153. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,735 | - |
| Families | $78,187 | $90,911 |
| Households | $59,153 | $74,613 |
| Non Families | $34,728 | $48,017 |
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