Adams County, IL

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2023 Population
65,166
0.636% 1-year decline
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
41.1
0.484% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
12.3%
1.65% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$64,962
1.87% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$155,900
3.04% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
32,835
1.28% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Adams County, IL had a population of 65.2k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $64,962. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Adams County, IL declined from 65,583 to 65,166, a −0.636% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,767 to $64,962, a 1.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (0.902%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.671%).

None of the households in Adams County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Adams County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Adams County, IL are John Wood Community College (484 degrees awarded in 2023), Quincy University (266 degrees), and Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (58 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Adams County, IL was $155,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Adams County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams County, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Adams County, IL is home to a population of 65.2k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.36% of Adams County, IL residents were born outside of the country (885 people).

In 2023, there were 25.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.9k people) in Adams County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.77k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%
2023 Citizenship
99.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Adams County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, IL was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    58.9k ± 122
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.31k ± 269
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.77k ± 256
2.01%
Hispanic Population
1.31k people

In 2023, there were 25.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.9k people) in Adams County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.77k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.01% of the people in Adams County, IL are hispanic (1.31k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

1.36%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
885 people
1.24%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
816 people

As of 2023, 1.36% of Adams County, IL residents (885 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, IL was 1.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,307 ± 193
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    843 ± 209
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    663 ± 180

Adams County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Adams County, IL employs 32.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Adams County, IL were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,134 people), Manufacturing (4,294 people), and Retail Trade (4,233 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($72,012), Public Administration ($71,098), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,643).

Employment

Occupations

32.8k
2023 Value
± 1,297
−1.28%
1 Year decline
± 5.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Adams County, IL declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 33.3k employees to 32.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,736 people), Management Occupations (3,355 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,122 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams County, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32.8k
2023 Value
± 1,297
−1.28%
1 Year decline
± 5.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Adams County, IL declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 33.3k employees to 32.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,134 people), Manufacturing (4,294 people), and Retail Trade (4,233 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Adams County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,743
Median earning men ± $1,327
$35,860
Median earning women ± $1,602

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($76,005), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,646), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,507).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,184), Manufacturing ($44,693), and Construction ($43,826).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.47%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 145
    Construction
  2. 138
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 99
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $451k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $348k
    Manufacturing
  3. $138k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Adams County, IL awarded 840 degrees. The student population of Adams County, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,446 male students and 1,937 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Adams County, IL are White (730 and 88.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31 and 3.74%), Unknown (23 and 2.77%), and Black or African American (22 and 2.65%).

The largest universities in Adams County, IL by number of degrees awarded are John Wood Community College (484 and 57.6%), Quincy University (266 and 31.7%), and Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (58 and 6.9%).

The most popular majors in Adams County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (209 and 24.9%), Registered Nursing (120 and 14.3%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (34 and 4.05%).

The median tuition cost in Adams County, IL for private four year colleges is $32,354.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Adams County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,383 (42.7% men and 57.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,383 students enrolled in Adams County, IL, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,709 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    34 degrees awarded
  2. Biological & Physical Sciences
    34 degrees awarded
  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    182 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Adams County, IL was Registered Nursing with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Adams County, IL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. John Wood Community College
    484 degrees awarded
  2. Quincy University
    266 degrees awarded
  3. Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
    58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was John Wood Community College with 484 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 333 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adams County, IL, which is 0.657 times less than the 507 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 730 degrees mean that there were 23.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 31 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,354) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.23% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.11% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.6M), Bachelors Degree (2.12M), and Some college (2.1M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Adams County, IL was $155,900 in 2023, which is 0.514 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $151,300 to $155,900, a 3.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams County, IL is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Adams County, IL have an average commute time of 17 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adams County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Adams County, IL is $64,962. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Adams County, IL was Census Tract 104, Adams County, IL with a value of $83,472, followed by Census Tract 105, Adams County, IL and Census Tract 11, Adams County, IL, with respective values of $81,474 and $79,500.

In 2024, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, IL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.429%.

Housing

Property

$155,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,554
$20,132
Median Property Taxes
±$904

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adams County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

72.5%
Homeownership
2023
61.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 72.5% of the housing units in Adams County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 104, Adams County, IL
  2. Census Tract 105, Adams County, IL
  3. Census Tract 11, Adams County, IL

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Adams County, IL was Census Tract 104, Adams County, IL with a value of $83,472, followed by Census Tract 105, Adams County, IL and Census Tract 11, Adams County, IL, with respective values of $81,474 and $79,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Adams County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$64,962
Median Household Income
± $2,634
27.8k
Number of Households
± 1,192

In 2023, the median household income of the 27.8k households in Adams County, IL grew to $64,962 from the previous year's value of $63,767.

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Adams County, IL is from Adams County, IL.
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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.5%)
  2. Carpooled (8.31%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.7%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in Adams County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.31%) and those who worked at home (6.7%).

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Commute Time

17 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams County, IL have a shorter commute time (17 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.993% of the workforce in Adams County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Adams County, IL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, IL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.429%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, IL (7.79k out of 63.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Adams County, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 17.4% of the children was living in poverty in Adams County, IL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.1%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 346 in Adams County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.87 per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.2% of the population of Adams County, IL has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Adams County, IL see 955 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.21% decrease from the previous year (997 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

955 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Adams County, IL

Primary care physicians in Adams County, IL see an average of 955 patients per year. This represents a 4.21% decrease from the previous year (997 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.79%
Uninsured
51%
Employer Coverage
14.9%
Medicaid
16.4%
Medicare
11.6%
Non-Group
1.34%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, IL declined by 0.972% from 4.83% to 4.79%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.2 in Adams County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Adams County, IL.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.84% in Adams County, IL.

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