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Adams Township, Allen County, Indiana
Adams Township, Allen County, township, in Allen County, Indiana. Adams Township, Allen County had 35,669 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 34,192 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 34,742 (±55). GEOID 1800300298.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,669
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,192 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,742 ±55
Median household income
$60,041
±$4,096 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$156,400
±$6,383 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$891
±$34 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Adams Township, Allen County and what county is it in?
Adams Township, Allen County is a township in Allen County, Indiana. It covers 33.1 square miles of land, 1,032 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Adams Township (Allen County): New Haven (city, 15,583 in 2020). Part of Fort Wayne (city) also lies in it.
Adams Township, Allen County is in the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Adams Township, Allen County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 35,669 people lived in Adams Township, Allen County on July 1, 2025, up 4.5% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 34,192 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 34,742 (±55).
| Measure | Adams Township, Allen County | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,742±55 | 392,378 | +507 |
| Households | 13,639±570 | 156,570 | +862 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.11 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,730±572 | 166,285 | no clear change |
Adams Township, Allen County's population since 2000
From 31,394 in 2000 to 35,669 in 2025: up 13.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Adams Township, Allen County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Adams Township, Allen County?
The median resident of Adams Township, Allen County is 35.3 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.9%. 11.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Adams Township, Allen County | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3±1.8 | 36.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.3%±1.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 46.8%±1.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.3%±2.9 pts | 69.8% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.9%±2.3 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.7%±2.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.3%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.5%±2.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±1.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±1.7 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5%±1.8 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6%±2.2 pts | 31.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9%±2.2 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Adams Township, Allen County earn?
Half of Adams Township, Allen County's 13,639 households earn less than $60,041 a year (±$4,096), against $70,737 in Allen County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,710 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,331 after inflation. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Adams Township, Allen County | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,041±$4,096 | $70,737 | +$6,331 |
| Mean household income | $69,526±$3,201 | $93,579 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,094±$1,329 | $37,766 | +$2,608 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±3.0 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.0%±5.7 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7%±2.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5%±1.8 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±2.6 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Adams Township, Allen County?
Owners occupy 64.8% of Adams Township, Allen County's occupied homes and renters 35.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,400 by its owner (±$6,383). The median renter pays $891 a month including utilities, and 47.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Adams Township, Allen County | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,400±$6,383 | $214,900 | +$47,114 |
| Median gross rent | $891±$34 | $1,021 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.9%±6.4 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,164±$48 | $1,346 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.8%±3.1 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.2%±3.1 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 14,730±572 | 166,285 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±2.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7%±2.3 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2%±1.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1%±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5%±2.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Adams Township, Allen County work and get to work?
79.6% of Adams Township, Allen County's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Adams Township, Allen County | Allen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±2.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | −2.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6%±2.8 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±2.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 9.2% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min±2.1 | 21.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Adams Township, Allen County?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Adams Township, Allen County, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,646 (Tract 113.04) to $79,152 (Tract 112.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.02Allen County | 5,997 | $50,481 |
| Tract 113.04Allen County | 5,161 | $35,646 |
| Tract 40Allen County | 3,700 | $65,380 |
| Tract 112.05Allen County | 3,639 | $79,152 |
| Tract 112.02Allen County | 3,561 | $61,250 |
| Tract 112.04Allen County | 3,501 | $71,536 |
| Tract 113.03Allen County | 2,749 | $42,589 |
| Tract 108.11Allen County | 5,808 | $72,871 |
| Tract 111Allen County | 2,702 | $75,636 |
| Tract 112.01Allen County | 1,792 | $58,281 |
| Tract 108.12Allen County | 4,462 | $87,324 |
| Tract 29Allen County | 2,339 | $43,333 |
Every census tract in Adams Township, Allen County, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Adams Township, Allen County) · Census block assignment files
How does Adams Township, Allen County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Adams Township, Allen County is the 277th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 51st-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Adams Township, Allen County ranks 796th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 51st | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 132nd | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 303rd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 796th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 938th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 748th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 487th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 172nd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 753rd | 1,029 |
| Median age | 887th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 940th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 435th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 615th | 1,088 |
Adams Township, Allen County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Adams Township, Allen County?
6 of the 57 figures for Adams Township, Allen County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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