Adams County, NE

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2022 Population

31,143

0.451% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

1.33% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

12%

8.63% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$61,502

6.44% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$166,300

16.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

15,546

1.56% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Adams County, NE had a population of 31.1k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $61,502. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Adams County, NE declined from 31,284 to 31,143, a −0.451% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,783 to $61,502, a 6.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.8%), Other (Hispanic) (4.44%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.77%), White (Hispanic) (3.34%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%).

None of the households in Adams County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Adams County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Adams County, NE are Hastings College (226 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Adams County, NE was $166,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Adams County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Adams County, NE borders Buffalo County, NE, Clay County, NE, Hall County, NE, Hamilton County, NE, Kearney County, NE, and Webster County, NE.

United States Nebraska Hastings, NE

Population & Diversity

Adams County, NE is home to a population of 31.1k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.02% of Adams County, NE residents were born outside of the country (1.88k people).

In 2022, there were 18.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.1k people) in Adams County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.38k Other (Hispanic) and 1.17k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.8% of Adams County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, NE was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Adams County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.1k ± 87
Other (Hispanic)
1.38k ± 366
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.17k ± 285

11.7%

Hispanic Population

3.63k people

11.7% of the people in Adams County, NE are hispanic (3.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Adams County, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
46,527 ± 5,232 people
Guatemala
10,472 ± 2,506 people
India
6,505 ± 1,977 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 46,527 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 10,472 and India with 6,505.

Foreign-Born Population

6.02%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.88k people

5.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.77k people

As of 2022, 6.02% of Adams County, NE residents (1.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, NE was 5.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Adams County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
654 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
384 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
210 ± 87

Adams County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Adams County, NE employs 15.5k people. The largest industries in Adams County, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,727 people), Manufacturing (2,489 people), and Educational Services (1,628 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,609), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,250), and Transportation & Warehousing ($59,188).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,834. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.5k

2022 Value

± 774

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± 7.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Adams County, NE declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 15.8k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, NE, are Production Occupations (1,934 people), Management Occupations (1,568 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,367 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams County, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.5k

2022 Value

± 774

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± 7.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Adams County, NE declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 15.8k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,727 people), Manufacturing (2,489 people), and Educational Services (1,628 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Adams County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,014

Median earning men ± $2,568

$30,155

Median earning women ± $3,170

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,321), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,319).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($52,661), Construction ($39,375), and Manufacturing ($37,208).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.25%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

62
Retail Trade
58
Construction
56
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$155k
Manufacturing
$142k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$58.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Adams County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 69.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Adams County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 69.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Adams County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 12, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Adams County, NE awarded 226 degrees. The student population of Adams County, NE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 456 male students and 480 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Adams County, NE are White (173 and 80.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 11.6%), Black or African American (10 and 4.63%), and Two or More Races (7 and 3.24%).

The largest universities in Adams County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Hastings College (226 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Adams County, NE are General Business Administration & Management (34 and 15%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (17 and 7.52%), and General Psychology (17 and 7.52%).

The median tuition cost in Adams County, NE for private four year colleges is $32,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Adams County, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 936 (48.7% men and 51.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 936 students enrolled in Adams County, NE, 48.7% men and 51.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 628 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
17 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Adams County, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Adams County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Hastings College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

226 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hastings College with 226 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 104 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adams County, NE, which is 0.852 times less than the 122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 173 degrees mean that there were 6.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,980) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.09% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.952% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (381k), Some college (364k), and Bachelors Degree (309k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Adams County, NE was $166,300 in 2022, which is 0.59 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $143,200 to $166,300, a 16.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams County, NE is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Adams County, NE have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adams County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Adams County, NE is $61,502. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Adams County, NE was Census Tract 9654 with a value of $97,868, followed by Census Tract 9662 and Census Tract 9655, with respective values of $76,094 and $75,323.

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.13%.

Housing

Property

$166,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,830

$8,691

Median Property Taxes

±$571

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adams County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Adams County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2022

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68.3% of the housing units in Adams County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Adams County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9654
Census Tract 9662
Census Tract 9655

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Adams County, NE was Census Tract 9654 with a value of $97,868, followed by Census Tract 9662 and Census Tract 9655, with respective values of $76,094 and $75,323.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Adams County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,502

Median Household Income

± $2,829

12.7k

Number of Households

± 702

In 2022, the median household income of the 12.7k households in Adams County, NE grew to $61,502 from the previous year's value of $57,783.

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Adams County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2022, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0995% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (7.63%)
Worked At Home (4.57%)

In 2022, 83.5% of workers in Adams County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.63%) and those who worked at home (4.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams County, NE have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Adams County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Adams County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Adams County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, NE (3.56k out of 29.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Adams County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Adams County, NE has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Adams County, NE see 1119 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0893% decrease from the previous year (1120 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 246 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,119 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Adams County, NE

Primary care physicians in Adams County, NE see an average of 1,119 patients per year. This represents a 0.0893% decrease from the previous year (1,120 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Adams County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.9%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, NE grew by 1.43% from 5.82% to 5.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Adams County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54 in Adams County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Adams County, NE.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.6% in Adams County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Adams County, NE.