Adams County, NE

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    2024 Population
    31,052
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.7
    0.258% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.7%
    0.656% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,365
    4.09% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $193,100
    3.93% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    16,067
    1.88% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Adams County, NE 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.

    96.4% of the residents in Adams County, NE are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Adams County, NE are Hastings College (285 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Adams County, NE was $193,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

    Most people in Adams County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams County, NE was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Adams County, NE is home to a population of 31.1k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.66% of Adams County, NE residents were born outside of the country (1.76k people).

    In 2024, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.5k people) in Adams County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Other (Hispanic) and 1.39k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.4% of Adams County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, NE was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      25.5k ± 199
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      1.78k ± 343
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.39k ± 328
    12.5%
    Hispanic Population
    3.87k people

    In 2024, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.5k people) in Adams County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Other (Hispanic) and 1.39k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.5% of the people in Adams County, NE are hispanic (3.87k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Adams County, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.76k people
    5.61%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.74k people

    As of 2024, 5.66% of Adams County, NE residents (1.76k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, NE was 5.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      637 ± 132
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      285 ± 118
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      230 ± 120

    Adams County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.2% of the population of Adams County, NE has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Adams County, NE see 1,108 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,108 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1475 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,108 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Adams County, NE

    Primary care physicians in Adams County, NE see an average of 1,108 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,108 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    5.77%
    Uninsured
    47.3%
    Employer Coverage
    15.4%
    Medicaid
    13.9%
    Medicare
    15.6%
    Non-Group
    1.98%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, NE grew by 6.98% from 5.39% to 5.77%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Adams County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.9 in Adams County, NE.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 40.7% in Adams County, NE.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.99% in Adams County, NE.

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    Economy

    The economy of Adams County, NE employs 16.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Adams County, NE were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,598 people), Manufacturing (2,278 people), and Retail Trade (1,950 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($64,875), Finance & Insurance ($62,917), and Utilities ($61,014).

    Employment

    Occupations

    16.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 849
    1.88%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.32%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Adams County, NE grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 15.8k employees to 16.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, NE, are Management Occupations (2,023 people), Production Occupations (1,614 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,447 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams County, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    16.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 849
    1.88%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.32%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Adams County, NE grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 15.8k employees to 16.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,598 people), Manufacturing (2,278 people), and Retail Trade (1,950 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Adams County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,141
    Median earning men ± $3,540
    $34,550
    Median earning women ± $2,895

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($70,141), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,542), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,688).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($62,266), Public Administration ($51,649), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,648).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.25%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% 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 8.87%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 62
      Retail Trade
    2. 58
      Construction
    3. 56
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $155k
      Manufacturing
    2. $142k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $58.3k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Adams County, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Adams County, NE awarded 285 degrees. The student population of Adams County, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 475 male students and 481 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Adams County, NE are White (210 and 76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 7.97%), Unknown (19 and 6.88%), and Black or African American (15 and 5.43%).

    The largest universities in Adams County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Hastings College (285 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Adams County, NE are General Business Administration & Management (41 and 14.4%), General Fine Studio Arts (22 and 7.72%), and Secondary Education & Teaching (21 and 7.37%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $35,990.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Adams County, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 956 (49.7% men and 50.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 956 students enrolled in Adams County, NE, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 584 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      41 degrees awarded
    2. General Fine Studio Arts
      22 degrees awarded
    3. Secondary Education & Teaching
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Adams County, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 41 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Hastings College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    285 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hastings College with 285 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 119 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adams County, NE, which is 0.717 times less than the 166 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 210 degrees mean that there were 9.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22 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 ($35,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Adams County, NE was $193,100 in 2024, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,800 to $193,100, a 3.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams County, NE is 69.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Adams County, NE have an average commute time of 15.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adams County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.9%.

    Housing

    Property

    $193,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,184
    $9,120
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$593

    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, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.7% of the housing units in Adams County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,365
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,172
    13.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 788

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13.1k households in Adams County, NE grew to $68,365 from the previous year's value of $65,680.

    The following chart displays the households in Adams County, NE 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, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82%)
    2. Carpooled (9.35%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.59%)

    In 2024, 82% of workers in Adams County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.35%) and those who worked at home (4.59%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    15.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Adams County, NE have a shorter commute time (15.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.991% of the workforce in Adams County, NE 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, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Adams County, NE have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.9%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, NE (3.76k out of 29.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Adams County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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 2025, 12.5% of the children was living in poverty in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 231 in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 81.5% per 100,000 population.

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