Adams town is located in Jefferson County New York. Adams town has a 2024 population of 4,879. Adams town is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -1.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,946 in 2020.
The average household income in Adams town is $90,242 with a poverty rate of 9.39%. The median age in Adams town is 41.2 years: 37.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adams town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,701 | 93.94% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 4.34% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,971 | 2.53 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 1,100 | 3.09 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 559 | 1.2 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 238 | 2.93 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Male | 74 | 3.01 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 7.98% |
| Associates Degree | 703 | 19.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 501 | 14.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 502 | 14.05% |
| High School Graduate | 932 | 26.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 609 | 17.04% |
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 | 3,398 | 3,095 | 953 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 79 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 41 | 17 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 12 |
| Native American | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 54.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,708 | $0 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,269 | $79,583 | $66,705 |
| High School Graduate | $37,000 | $45,515 | $22,131 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,543 | $0 | $6,875 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $63,964 | $38,059 |
| Some College | $52,893 | $73,327 | $37,845 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$63,964
Average Male
$38,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.07% of Adams town residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,575 | 409 | 8.94% |
| Multiple | 217 | 51 | 23.5% |
| Black | 55 | 6 | 10.91% |
| Other | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 2 | 1.36% |
9.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.6%
Male Poverty Rate
10.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams town is Other, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams town is Hispanic, with 1.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.95% |
| High School | 14.06% |
| Some College | 7.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 94.44% |
| Female Employed | 5.74% |
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,214 | $106,193 |
| Households | $88,083 | $90,242 |
| Married Families | $116,574 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,871 | $42,842 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
318
Number of Veterans
275
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310 | 8.5% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5.84% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
84.83%
Born in Adams town
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
98.32% of Adams town residents were born in the United States, with 84.83% having been born in New York. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,724 | -31 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 4,755 | -31 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 4,786 | -31 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 4,817 | -31 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 4,848 | -31 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 4,879 | -31 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 4,910 | -31 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 4,941 | -35 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 4,976 | 30 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4,946 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 4,939 | -90 | -1.79% |
| 2018 | 5,029 | -50 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 5,079 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 5,065 | -148 | -2.84% |
| 2015 | 5,213 | -46 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 5,259 | -13 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 5,272 | -70 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 5,342 | 109 | 2.08% |
| 2011 | 5,233 | 69 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 5,164 | 0 | 0% |