Adams County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Adams County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17001
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 855.15 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 871.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.986052
- Longitude
- -91.194961
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,447
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 49,877
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 63,187 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,260 | 2.0% |
| White | 58,573 | 90.9% |
| Black | 1,917 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 354 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,077 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 797 | 1.6% |
| White | 46,155 | 92.5% |
| Black | 1,797 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 440 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 634 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 64,754
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,797
- Poverty Rate
- 12.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,084
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 58,671 | 90.6% |
| Black | 1,839 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 435 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 43,790
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,413 | 14.6% |
| Republican | 18,493 | 42.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,884 | 43.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,914 | 47.8% |
| Female | 22,874 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,346 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 1.2% |
| Black | 280 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 273 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,772
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 21,300 | 57.0% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 36.9% |
| Black | 44 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 104 | 38.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,016 | 57.5% |
| Female | 12,756 | 55.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,628 (30.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 12,365 (27.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,302
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $163,467
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $911
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.