Adams County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Adams County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08001
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 1166.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1183.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.874325
- Longitude
- -104.331872
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 476,763
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 349,497
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 294,193 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 182,572 | 38.3% |
| White | 243,236 | 51.0% |
| Black | 16,427 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 15,972 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,597 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 698 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,104 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 235,876 | 67.5% |
| Hispanic | 113,617 | 32.5% |
| White | 199,914 | 57.2% |
| Black | 14,418 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 15,769 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,331 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 526 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,179 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 530,225
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $100,805
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 51,582
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 291,452 | 55.0% |
| Black | 19,155 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 20,850 | 3.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 297,803
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 92,124 | 30.9% |
| Republican | 57,395 | 19.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 142,260 | 47.8% |
| Other | 1,163 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 145,757 | 48.9% |
| Female | 151,968 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 167,124 | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 87,217 | 29.3% |
| Black | 3,646 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 10,054 | 3.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 169,945
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 110,512 | 66.1% |
| Hispanic | 35,042 | 40.2% |
| Black | 1,800 | 49.4% |
| Asian | 4,787 | 47.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 81,307 | 55.8% |
| Female | 88,602 | 58.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 78,414 (22.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 101,545 (28.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 195,793
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $483,244
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,011
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.8%
- Work From Home
- 14.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.