Adams is located in Lawrence County Kentucky. Adams has a 2024 population of 2,492. Adams is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Adams is $56,217 with a poverty rate of 18.24%. The median age in Adams is 46.3 years: 48.5 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adams was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,389 | 95.87% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 4.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 941 | 2.65 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 475 | 3.2 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 329 | 1.12 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Male | 79 | 3.65 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 58 | 5.4 | 31 | 69 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 413 | 22.81% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 4.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 3.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 3.75% |
| High School Graduate | 693 | 38.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 13.8% |
| Some College | 243 | 13.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,784 | 1,121 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,286 | $57,679 | $66,607 |
| High School Graduate | $39,286 | $62,647 | $36,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,328 | $62,868 | $28,906 |
| Some College | $45,250 | $75,257 | $40,391 |
$41,328
Average Earnings
$62,868
Average Male
$28,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.43% of Adams residents speak only English, while 0.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,375 | 452 | 19.03% |
18.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.91%
Male Poverty Rate
19.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams is White, with 19.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams is White, with 19.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.41% |
| Some College | 19.21% |
| High School | 16.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,083 | $69,738 |
| Households | $52,865 | $56,217 |
| Married Families | $61,771 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,306 | $31,065 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.7%
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.23%
Born in Adams
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.04% of Adams residents were born in the United States, with 71.23% having been born in Kentucky. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,492 | 0 | 0% |