Adams County, Washington's estimated 2024 population is 20,742 with a growth rate of -0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adams County, Washington is the 31st largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 18,791 and has seen a growth of 10.38% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,352 | -78 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 20,430 | -78 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 20,508 | -78 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 20,586 | -78 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 20,664 | -78 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 20,742 | -78 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 20,820 | -78 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 20,898 | 251 | 1.22% |
| 2021 | 20,647 | 40 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 20,607 | 648 | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 19,959 | 319 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 19,640 | 66 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 19,574 | 263 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 19,311 | 103 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 19,208 | 54 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 19,154 | 74 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 19,080 | 144 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 18,936 | 60 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 18,876 | 85 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 18,791 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,603 | 336 | 2.53% |
| 1980 | 13,267 | 1,253 | 10.43% |
| 1970 | 12,014 | 2,085 | 21% |
| 1960 | 9,929 | 3,345 | 50.8% |
| 1950 | 6,584 | 375 | 6.04% |
| 1940 | 6,209 | -1,510 | -19.56% |
| 1930 | 7,719 | -1,904 | -19.79% |
| 1920 | 9,623 | -1,297 | -11.88% |
| 1910 | 10,920 | 6,080 | 125.62% |
| 1900 | 4,840 | 2,742 | 130.7% |
| 1890 | 2,098 | -18,254 | -89.69% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,761 | 52.35% |
| Other race | 5,940 | 28.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,161 | 15.38% |
| Native American | 441 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.21% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,304 | 3.21 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 3,509 | 3.73 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 1,495 | 1.18 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 961 | 3.85 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 339 | 4.97 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 821 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 748 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,018 | 9.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 639 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 3,527 | 31.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,448 | 21.74% |
| Some College | 2,057 | 18.27% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,975 | 3,054 | 284 |
| White | 4,797 | 4,488 | 1,309 |
| Other Race | 2,917 | 1,240 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 1,255 | 857 | 129 |
| Native American | 293 | 96 | 0 |
| Asian | 90 | 79 | 22 |
| Islander | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Black | 38 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,010 | $76,250 | $34,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,198 | $105,858 | $71,346 |
| High School Graduate | $31,268 | $43,275 | $24,702 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,596 | $28,154 | $20,182 |
| Overall | $34,613 | $42,111 | $28,178 |
| Some College | $41,966 | $53,220 | $34,226 |
$34,613
Average Earnings
$42,111
Average Male
$28,178
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.87% of Adams County, Washington residents speak only English, while 51.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,221 | 3,469 | 26.24% |
| Other | 5,940 | 1,587 | 26.72% |
| Multiple | 3,160 | 733 | 23.2% |
| White | 6,368 | 647 | 10.16% |
| Native | 441 | 152 | 34.47% |
| Asian | 126 | 53 | 42.06% |
| Black | 34 | 14 | 41.18% |
20.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.31%
Male Poverty Rate
22.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Washington is Asian, with 42.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adams County, Washington is White, with 10.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.59% |
| High School | 15.54% |
| Some College | 12.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.6% |
| Female Employed | 10.81% |
| Male Employed | 8.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,425 | $82,859 |
| Households | $63,105 | $77,207 |
| Married Families | $78,364 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,023 | $51,511 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
544
Number of Veterans
496
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 206 |
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 173 |
| 75+ | 142 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 1.5% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 5.14% |
| Native American | 27 | 6.32% |
| Black | 21 | 55.26% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 6 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
54.43%
Born in Adams County, Washington
77.12%
Native Born
22.88%
Foreign Born
17.97%
Non Citizen
4.91%
Naturalized
77.12% of Adams County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 54.43% having been born in Washington. 17.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.