Adams County, NE

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2021 Population

31,284

0.815% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

1.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.1%

7.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$57,783

3.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$143,200

3.99% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,792

3.52% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Adams County, NE had a population of 31.3k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $57,783. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Adams County, NE declined from 31,541 to 31,284, a −0.815% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,007 to $57,783, a 3.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.85%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.73%), Other (Hispanic) (2.52%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%).

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.

96.3% of the residents in Adams County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Adams County, NE are Hastings College (299 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Adams County, NE was $143,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Adams County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 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 31.3k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.67% of Adams County, NE residents were born outside of the country (1.77k people).

In 2021, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.4k people) in Adams County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.83k White (Hispanic) and 854 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Adams County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, NE was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
26.4k ± 76
White (Hispanic)
1.83k ± 370
Two+ (Hispanic)
854 ± 255

11.3%

Hispanic Population

3.53k people

11.3% of the people in Adams County, NE are hispanic (3.53k 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
49,893 ± 5,413 people
Guatemala
9,174 ± 2,346 people
India
6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

5.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.77k people

5.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

As of 2021, 5.67% of Adams County, NE residents (1.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, NE was 5.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
591 ± 109
Gulf War (2001-)
370 ± 130
Korea
195 ± 78

Adams County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Adams County, NE employs 15.8k people. The largest industries in Adams County, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,787 people), Manufacturing (2,577 people), and Educational Services (1,657 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,708), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,559), and Transportation & Warehousing ($60,234).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.8k

2021 Value

± 779

−3.52%

1 Year decline

± 7.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Adams County, NE declined at a rate of −3.52%, from 16.4k employees to 15.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, NE, are Production Occupations (1,993 people), Management Occupations (1,724 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,476 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.8k

2021 Value

± 779

−3.52%

1 Year decline

± 7.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Adams County, NE declined at a rate of −3.52%, from 16.4k employees to 15.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,787 people), Manufacturing (2,577 people), and Educational Services (1,657 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

$43,810

Median earning men ± $2,048

$27,342

Median earning women ± $3,293

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,711), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,750), and Public Administration ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,833), Construction ($35,938), and Manufacturing ($34,573).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

378
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
254
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
252
Manufacturing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$411k
Manufacturing
$272k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$88.8k
Wholesale Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 23, 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 2021, universities in Adams County, NE awarded 299 degrees. The student population of Adams County, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 437 male students and 509 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Adams County, NE are White (236 and 81.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (26 and 8.97%), Black or African American (12 and 4.14%), and Unknown (6 and 2.07%).

The largest universities in Adams County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Hastings College (299 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Adams County, NE are General Business Administration & Management (32 and 10.7%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (28 and 9.36%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (21 and 7.02%).

The median tuition cost in Adams County, NE for private four year colleges is $31,810.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Adams County, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 946 (46.2% men and 53.8% 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 2021 there were 946 students enrolled in Adams County, NE, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 652 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
28 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Adams County, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 32 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

299 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hastings College with 299 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 137 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adams County, NE, which is 0.846 times less than the 162 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 236 degrees mean that there were 9.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 26 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 ($31,810) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

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 $143,200 in 2021, which is 0.585 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $137,700 to $143,200, a 3.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams County, NE is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Adams County, NE have an average commute time of 17.2 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 $57,783. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Adams County, NE was Census Tract 9654 with a value of $90,378, followed by Census Tract 9659 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $71,577 and $69,036.

In 2022, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.12%.

Housing

Property

$143,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,345

$8,651

Median Property Taxes

±$530

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

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 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 68.1%.

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 9659
Census Tract 9662

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Adams County, NE was Census Tract 9654 with a value of $90,378, followed by Census Tract 9659 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $71,577 and $69,036.

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.

$57,783

Median Household Income

± $3,633

12.7k

Number of Households

± 665

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.7k households in Adams County, NE grew to $57,783 from the previous year's value of $56,007.

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

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (9.14%)
Worked At Home (4.41%)

In 2021, 83.2% of workers in Adams County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.14%) and those who worked at home (4.41%).

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

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams County, NE have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% 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 2022, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.12%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, NE (3.9k out of 29.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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 2022, 10.8% of the children was living in poverty in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.2%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 231 in Adams County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 81.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.2% of the population of Adams County, NE has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Adams County, NE see 1120 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.444% decrease from the previous year (1125 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1362 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 259 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,120 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Adams County, NE

Primary care physicians in Adams County, NE see an average of 1,120 patients per year. This represents a 0.444% decrease from the previous year (1,125 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.82%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, NE declined by 4.75% from 6.11% to 5.82%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.7% in Adams County, NE.

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

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