Adams County, CO

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2021 Population

514,969

1.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.2

0.588% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.59%

3.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$78,304

6.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$360,600

7.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

269,511

1.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Adams County, CO had a population of 515k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $78,304. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Adams County, CO grew from 509,844 to 514,969, a 1.01% increase and its median household income grew from $73,817 to $78,304, a 6.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.3%), White (Hispanic) (22.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.58%), Other (Hispanic) (7.58%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%).

None of the households in Adams County, CO 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.

90.7% of the residents in Adams County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Adams County, CO are Front Range Community College (6,238 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (5,658 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Denver (457 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Adams County, CO was $360,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Adams County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Adams County, CO borders Arapahoe County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Denver County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Morgan County, CO, Washington County, CO, and Weld County, CO.

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Population & Diversity

Adams County, CO is home to a population of 515k people, from which 90.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 15% of Adams County, CO residents were born outside of the country (77.4k people).

In 2021, there were 2.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (249k people) in Adams County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 117k White (Hispanic) and 49.3k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.7%

2021 Citizenship

90.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.7% of Adams County, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, CO was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
249k ± 896
White (Hispanic)
117k ± 4.26k
Two+ (Hispanic)
49.3k ± 3.63k

40.9%

Hispanic Population

211k people

40.9% of the people in Adams County, CO are hispanic (211k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Adams County, CO 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 Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

77.4k people

14.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

75.5k people

As of 2021, 15% of Adams County, CO residents (77.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, CO was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,851 ± 597
Gulf War (2001-)
7,028 ± 709
Gulf War (1990s)
4,243 ± 493

Adams County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Adams County, CO employs 270k people. The largest industries in Adams County, CO are Construction (31,714 people), Retail Trade (31,665 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (29,806 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,918), Utilities ($84,674), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,283).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

270k

2021 Value

± 4,319

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 2.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Adams County, CO grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 265k employees to 270k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,300 people), Management Occupations (26,651 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (25,120 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (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

270k

2021 Value

± 4,319

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 2.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Adams County, CO grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 265k employees to 270k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, CO, are Construction (31,714 people), Retail Trade (31,665 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (29,806 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Adams County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,495

Median earning men ± $1,100

$37,086

Median earning women ± $823

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($72,744), Public Administration ($69,390), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,886).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,727), Public Administration ($56,904), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,358).

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 Colorado. 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 Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,228
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,146
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,945
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

$2.65M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.59M
Manufacturing
$2M
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 Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Adams County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 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

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Adams County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

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 Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 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 Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Adams County, CO awarded 12,434 degrees. The student population of Adams County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 17,760 male students and 25,948 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Adams County, CO are White (7,381 and 62.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,395 and 20.3%), Asian (713 and 6.04%), and Two or More Races (495 and 4.2%).

The largest universities in Adams County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Front Range Community College (6,238 and 50.2%), University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (5,658 and 45.5%), and Pima Medical Institute-Denver (457 and 3.68%).

The most popular majors in Adams County, CO are General Business Administration & Management (2,309 and 18.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (838 and 6.74%), and Registered Nursing (433 and 3.48%).

The median tuition cost in Adams County, CO for a public four year colleges is $5,920 for in-state students and $20,127 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Adams County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 43,708 (40.6% men and 59.4% 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 43,708 students enrolled in Adams County, CO, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,334 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
480 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
278 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
256 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Adams County, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 480 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Front Range Community College
6,238 degrees awarded
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
5,658 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
457 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Front Range Community College with 6,238 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,184 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adams County, CO, which is 0.715 times less than the 7,250 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 7,381 degrees mean that there were 3.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,395 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,392) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($788) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) 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, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% 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 Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

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, CO was $360,600 in 2021, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $335,800 to $360,600, a 7.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams County, CO is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Adams County, CO have an average commute time of 30.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adams County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Adams County, CO is $78,304. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Adams County, CO was Census Tract 85.51 with a value of $157,526, followed by Census Tract 612 and Census Tract 85.40, with respective values of $152,083 and $132,986.

In 2022, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.09%.

Housing

Property

$360,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,154

$120,176

Median Property Taxes

±$2,751

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, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Adams County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 85.51
Census Tract 612
Census Tract 85.40

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Adams County, CO was Census Tract 85.51 with a value of $157,526, followed by Census Tract 612 and Census Tract 85.40, with respective values of $152,083 and $132,986.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Adams County, CO 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.

$78,304

Median Household Income

± $1,212

177k

Number of Households

± 3,402

In 2021, the median household income of the 177k households in Adams County, CO grew to $78,304 from the previous year's value of $73,817.

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, CO 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, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (9.36%)

In 2021, 74.8% of workers in Adams County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (9.36%).

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

30.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams County, CO have a longer commute time (30.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.67% of the workforce in Adams County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Adams County, CO 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, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Adams County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.09%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, CO (49k out of 510k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Adams County, CO 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, 12.1% of the children was living in poverty in Adams County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.6%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 372 in Adams County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 39.1 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

89.5% of the population of Adams County, CO has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 7.65% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Adams County, CO see 2129 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.84% decrease from the previous year (2169 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1485 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,129 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Adams County, CO

Primary care physicians in Adams County, CO see an average of 2,129 patients per year. This represents a 1.84% decrease from the previous year (2,169 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

51%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

7.65%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, CO grew by 2.63% from 10.3% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Adams County, CO 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 43.2 in Adams County, CO.

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

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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 30.9% in Adams County, CO.

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

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