Adams County

Adams County, ND, had a population of approximately 2,130 as of the 2020 Census. The racial makeup was around 97% White, 1% Native American, and 2% from two or more races. The county's median age is 52.1 years. About 23% of the population is 65 years or older. The median household income was $47,024, with a poverty rate of about 11%. The county spans 989 square miles, with Hettinger as the county seat.

Adams County, ND, has a total of approximately 1,400 housing units. The median home value is around $87,000, while the median monthly rent stands at about $650. Approximately 70% of the housing units are owner-occupied, and the vacancy rate is roughly 10%. The average household size is 2.2 persons. Housing stock primarily consists of single-family homes, with a smaller percentage of apartments and mobile homes.

Adams County, ND, election information typically includes federal, state, and local races. For federal elections, residents vote for President, U.S. Senators (two seats), and the U.S. Representative for North Dakota’s At-Large District. State elections include Governor, and members of North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Local races feature county officials like Commissioners, Auditor, and Sheriff.

As of the most recent elections:

• Presidential Election: In 2020, Donald Trump (R) received 1,097 votes, Joe Biden (D) received 210.
• U.S. Senate: In 2018, Kevin Cramer (R) had 1,256 votes, Heidi Heitkamp (D) had 196.
• U.S. House: In 2022, Kelly Armstrong (R) secured about 74% of the vote statewide.
• Local: County Commission seats, Sheriff, and other officials have varying candidates and vote counts each cycle.

Exact figures and candidates change with each election; check the Adams County Auditor’s official site for current details.

Adams County, ND, has a relatively low education attainment compared to state and national averages. As of the most recent data:

• High school graduation rate: Approximately 91.5%
  • National average: ~88%
  • North Dakota average: ~90.6%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: Around 17.5%
  • National average: ~33.1%
  • North Dakota average: ~30%

Adams County's high school graduation rate is slightly higher than both the national and state averages, indicating strong secondary education outcomes. However, the percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher is significantly lower than both the national and state figures. This suggests fewer opportunities or less emphasis on higher education in the county.

Adams County, ND, has a relatively small workforce with notable employment in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting sectors. As of the latest data, approximately 27.4% of workers are employed in these industries, much higher than the national average of about 1.3% and the North Dakota state average of 7.2%.

Other significant industries in Adams County include:

1. Health Care and Social Assistance: around 10.1% compared to the national average of 14.8%.
2. Retail Trade: approximately 9.7% versus 11.6% nationally.
3. Education Services: 8.5%, lower than the national average of 9.2%.

Unemployment rates in Adams County tend to be lower than the national average, often due to the strong local focus on agriculture, which remains a stable employment sector despite economic fluctuations. The county's overall job market aligns closely with the rural and agricultural employment trends seen in many parts of North Dakota.

Adams County in North Dakota has an average household income of approximately $49,000. Comparatively, the national average household income is around $68,700, while North Dakota's state average household income is about $64,500. This data indicates that Adams County falls below both the state and national income averages.

As of the most recent data, Adams County, ND, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 15 incidents per 1,000 residents annually. This rural area experiences minimal violent crime and a lower-than-average property crime rate.

Adams County Crime Statistics (Annual)

Please note that