Adams County, WA

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2019 Population

19,594

0.73% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

27.9

1.41% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

25.6%

1.71% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$48,294

1.73% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$154,500

2019 Employed Population

7,719

2.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Adams County, WA had a population of 19.6k people with a median age of 27.9 and a median household income of $48,294. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Adams County, WA grew from 19,452 to 19,594, a 0.73% increase and its median household income declined from $49,142 to $48,294, a −1.73% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (33.8%), White (Hispanic) (31.3%), Other (Hispanic) (26.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (3.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.17%). 0% of the households in Adams County, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

81.8% of the residents in Adams County, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Adams County, WA was $154,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.1%. Most people in Adams County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Adams County, WA borders Franklin County, WA, Grant County, WA, Lincoln County, WA, and Whitman County, WA.

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Diversity

Adams County, WA is home to a population of 19.6k people, from which 81.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 24.5% of Adams County, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.8k people).

In 2019, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.63k people) in Adams County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.14k White (Hispanic) and 5.23k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.63k ± 7
White (Hispanic)
6.14k ± 833
Other (Hispanic)
5.23k ± 896

63.6%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

63.6% of the people in Adams County, WA are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Adams County, WA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

24.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

25.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.95k people

As of 2019, 24.5% of Adams County, WA residents (4.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, WA was 25.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Adams County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Adams County, WA was 27.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 22, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Adams County, WA are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Adams County, WA residents was 28.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,214 ± 12,002 people
India
80,685 ± 6,936 people
China
72,521 ± 6,579 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,214 Washington residents, followed by India with 80,685 and China with 72,521.

Citizenship

81.8%

2019 Citizenship

80.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 81.8% of Adams County, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, WA was 80.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Adams County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
194 ± 56
Gulf War (2001-)
77 ± 45
Gulf War (1990s)
72 ± 48

Adams County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.52 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Washington. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Adams County, WA is $48,294. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Adams County, WA was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $56,734, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $51,543 and $48,561.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,599. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Adams County, WA employs 7.72k people. The largest industries in Adams County, WA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,357 people), Manufacturing (1,072 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (779 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($58,583), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,000), and Information ($47,857).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,294

2019 value

± $5,600

−1.73%

1 Year Growth

± 17.1%

Households in Adams County, WA have a median annual income of $48,294, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,142 in 2018, which represents a −1.73% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Adams County, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$79,606

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,492

$58,599

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,218

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$74,594 ± $3,333
White
$62,706 ± $1,032
Two or More Races
$50,542 ± $3,350

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Adams County, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.222% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9505
Census Tract 9501

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Adams County, WA was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $56,734, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $51,543 and $48,561.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

25.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, WA (4.95k out of 19.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
4,054 ± 460
White
2,460 ± 364
Other
1,766 ± 351

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.72k

2019 Value

± 540

−2.17%

1 Year decline

± 10.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Adams County, WA declined at a rate of −2.17%, from 7.89k employees to 7.72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, WA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,696 people), Management Occupations (761 people), and Production Occupations (730 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams County, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Adams County, WA, by number of employees, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,696 people), Management Occupations (761 people), and Production Occupations (730 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Adams County, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (33.8 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.72 times), and Production Occupations (1.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Adams County, WA, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($81,324), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($78,125), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($70,833).

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.72k

2019 Value

± 540

−2.17%

1 Year decline

± 10.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Adams County, WA declined at a rate of −2.17%, from 7.89k employees to 7.72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, WA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,357 people), Manufacturing (1,072 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (779 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Adams County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Adams County, WA, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,357 people), Manufacturing (1,072 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (779 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Adams County, WA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (25.9 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.7 times), and Utilities (1.59 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Adams County, WA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($58,583), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,000), and Information ($47,857).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $79.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.1B) and Electronics ($32.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$443B

2018 Value in Washington

$972B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

120% growth

In 2018, total outbound Washington trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 120% to $972B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$31.9B
California
$19.7B
Illinois
$10.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $31.9B, followed by California with $19.7B and Illinois and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Adams County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28%), followed by Other (5.64%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.4%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (28%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.64%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Donald J. Trump with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28%), followed by Other (5.64%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Adams County, WA

66.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Adams County, WA was $154,500 in 2019, which is 0.642 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $154,500 to $154,500, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in Adams County, WA is 63.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Adams County, WA have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adams County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$154,500

2019 Median

± $7,968

$154,500

2018 Median

± $5,491

In 2019, the median property value in Adams County, WA stayed at to $154,500 from the previous year's value of $154,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Adams County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adams County, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,294

Median Household Income

± $5,600

5.97k

Number of Households

± 477

In 2019, the median household income of the 5.97k households in Adams County, WA declined from $48,294 from the previous year's value of $49,142.

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, WA 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Adams County, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adams County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

63.1%

2019 Homeownership

63.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 63.1% of the housing units in Adams County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Adams County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams County, WA have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Adams County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Adams County, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (71.9%)
Carpooled (18.7%)
Worked At Home (5.77%)

In 2019, 71.9% of workers in Adams County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.7%) and those who worked at home (5.77%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

83.5% of the population of Adams County, WA has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 33.9% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Adams County, WA see 1976 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.81% decrease from the previous year (2167 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 833 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 588 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,976 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Adams County, WA

Primary care physicians in Adams County, WA see an average of 1,976 patients per year. This represents a 8.81% decrease from the previous year (2,167 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Adams County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

16.5%

Uninsured

29.9%

Employer Coverage

33.9%

Medicaid

8.07%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, WA declined by 15.6% from 19.5% to 16.5%.

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