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Adams County, Nebraska
Adams County, Nebraska. Adams County had 31,071 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 31001.
Adams County is one of the 3 counties of the Hastings, NE micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,071
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,205 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,052
Median household income
$68,365
±$3,172 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$193,100
±$11,184 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$857
±$49 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Adams County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,205 residents in Adams County. The Census Bureau estimates 31,071 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,052 over 563 square miles of land.
| Measure | Adams County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,052 | 1,978,707 | −535 |
| Households | 13,076±212 | 797,847 | +364 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.04 | 2.42 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 13,934±34 | 863,444 | no clear change |
Adams County's population since 2000
From 31,151 in 2000 to 31,071 in 2025: down 0.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Adams County?
Adams County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Hastings with 25,121 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hastings | 25,152 | $64,048 |
|---|---|---|
| Kenesaw | 919 | $92,639 |
| Juniata | 748 | $64,500 |
| RoselandGEOID 3142355 | 263 | $85,156 |
| HolsteinGEOID 3122815 | 191 | $69,545 |
| AyrGEOID 3102865 | 83 | $76,250 |
| ProsserGEOID 3140430 | 76 | $56,250 |
| TrumbullGEOID 3149285 | 194 | $118,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Adams County?
The median resident of Adams County is 38.7 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.5%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Adams County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.6 | 37.2 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±0.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.5% | 12.7% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.3%±0.6 pts | 75.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±0.7 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.2%±1.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±1.1 pts | 7.2% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±1.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.6%±2.2 pts | 34.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Adams County's 13,076 households earn less than $68,365 a year (±$3,172), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $65,255 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Adams County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,365±$3,172 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,971±$5,575 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,192±$2,245 | $41,751 | +$2,835 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±2.4 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±5.1 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±1.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 69.7% of Adams County's occupied homes and renters 30.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,100 by its owner (±$11,184). The median renter pays $857 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Adams County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,100±$11,184 | $238,600 | +$34,956 |
| Median gross rent | $857±$49 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9%±5.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,464±$57 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.7%±1.9 pts | 66.5% | +3.2 pts |
| Housing units | 13,934±34 | 863,444 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±3.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±2.0 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.2%±2.4 pts | 18.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Adams County building?
Builders took permits for 119 new housing units across Adams County in 2025 (65 single-family), 3.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Adams County get to work?
82.0% of Adams County's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Adams County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5%±1.4 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0%±2.4 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±2.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6%±1.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.2 min±0.8 | 19.2 min | −1.6 min |
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 are Adams County's census tracts?
Adams County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,565 (Tract 9661) to $103,077 (Tract 9654).
| Tract 965431001965400 | 4,573±360 | $103,077 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 965531001965500 | 4,760±449 | $69,509 |
| Tract 965631001965600 | 5,427±461 | $75,324 |
| Tract 965731001965700 | 1,174±241 | $50,608 |
| Tract 965831001965800 | 2,292±273 | $58,333 |
| Tract 965931001965900 | 4,004±386 | $79,453 |
| Tract 966031001966000 | 4,331±495 | $59,524 |
| Tract 966131001966100 | 2,032±224 | $24,565 |
| Tract 966231001966200 | 2,459±255 | $86,680 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Adams County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 93 |
| Median household income | 49th of 93 |
| Median home value | 24th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 93 |
| Median age | 77th of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Adams County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.