Adams County, ND

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Population

2,368

0.852% growth

Poverty Rate

9.15%


Median Age

45.3


Median Household Income

$54,700

2.64% growth

Number of Employees

1,275

2.91% growth

Median Property Value

$144,900

16.9% growth

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In 2017, Adams County, ND had a population of 2.37k people with a median age of 45.3 and a median household income of $54,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Adams County, ND grew from 2,348 to 2,368, a 0.852% increase and its median household income grew from $53,295 to $54,700, a 2.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%), and Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.633%). N/A% of the people in Adams County, ND speak a non-English language, and 98.1% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Adams County, ND is $144,900, and the homeownership rate is 73.1%. Most people in Adams County, ND commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 16 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams County, ND is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Adams County, ND employs 1.28k people. The largest industries in Adams County, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (333 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (201 people), and Retail Trade (106 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,393), Accommodation & Food Services ($72,679), and Wholesale Trade ($66,563).

Median household income in Adams County, ND is $54,700. Males in Adams County, ND have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,424. The income inequality in Adams County, ND (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,700

2017 value

± $10,365

2.64%

1 Year Growth

± 23.9%

Households in Adams County, ND have a median annual income of $54,700, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,295 in 2016, which represents a 2.64% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,998

Average Male Salary

± $3,148

$42,424

Average Female Salary

± $2,091

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Dakota made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $46,817 ± $1,967

  2. Two or More Races

    $38,540 ± $11,502

  3. American Indian

    $36,702 ± $8,076

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Adams County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.431

2017 Wage GINI

0.445

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.1% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9656

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Adams County, ND was Census Tract 9656 with a value of $54,700, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, ND (212 out of 2.32k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    185 ± 67

  2. Asian

    13 ± 45

  3. Other

    12 ± 48

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Adams County, ND is White, followed by Asian 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.28k

2017 Value

± 146

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Adams County, ND grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 1.24k employees to 1.28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, ND, are Management Occupations (221 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (136 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (115 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams County, ND.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Adams County, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (221 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (136 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (115 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Adams County, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (8.83 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (3.01 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2.68 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Adams County, ND, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($79,688), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($79,688), and Sales & Related Occupations ($54,444).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.28k

2017 Value

± 146

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Adams County, ND grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 1.24k employees to 1.28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (333 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (201 people), and Retail Trade (106 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Adams County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Adams County, ND, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (333 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (201 people), and Retail Trade (106 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Adams County, ND has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (13.3 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (10 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.88 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Adams County, ND, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,393), Accommodation & Food Services ($72,679), and Wholesale Trade ($66,563).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Crude petroleum

    $43.9B

  2. Cereal grains

    $11.7B

  3. Other ag prods.

    $11B

In 2015, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $43.9B, followed by Cereal grains ($11.7B) and Other ag prods. ($11B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$118B

2020 Value

$123B

Projected 2045 Value

4.17% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $118B. This is expected to increase 4.17% to $123B by 2045.

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Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Minnesota

    $13.1B

  2. Texas

    $10B

  3. Illinois

    $8.77B

In 2015, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $13.1B, followed by Texas with $10B and Illinois and $8.77B.

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

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Health

94.1% of the population of Adams County, ND has health coverage, with 49.8% on employee plans, 5.66% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 21.7% on non-group plans, and 0.95% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Adams County, ND was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Primary care physicians in Adams County, ND see 236 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.84% decrease from the previous year (238 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2305 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2305 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

236 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Adams County, ND see an average of 236 patients per year. This represents a 0.84% decrease from the previous year (238 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,410

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,461

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.87%

Uninsured

49.8%

Employer Coverage

5.66%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

21.7%

Non-Group

0.95%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, ND declined by 14.1% from 6.84% to 5.87%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Rolette County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Sioux County

    13% prevalence

  3. Nelson County

    12.7% prevalence

Rolette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Dakota, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Dakota by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Adams County, ND is home to a population of 2.37k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.86% of Adams County, ND residents were born outside of the country (44 people).

In 2017, there were 35.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.2k people) in Adams County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 37 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

46

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.9

32

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Adams County, ND was 45.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 46, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 32. But people in Adams County, ND are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Adams County, ND residents was 45.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.86%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

44 people

1.92%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

45 people

As of 2017, 1.86% of Adams County, ND residents (44 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, ND was 1.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    3,426 ± 1,434 people

  2. Canada

    2,477 ± 1,220 people

  3. Philippines

    2,077 ± 1,117 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,426 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,477 and Philippines with 2,077.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2017 Citizenship

98.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.1% of Adams County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, ND was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, ND

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    2.2k ± 45

  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)

    62 ± 11

  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    37 ± 23

In 2017, there were 35.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.2k people) in Adams County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 37 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    39 ± 22

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    28 ± 25

  3. Korea

    24 ± 20

Adams County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Adams County, ND was $144,900 in 2017, which is 0.631 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $124,000 to $144,900, a 16.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams County, ND is 73.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Adams County, ND have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Adams County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$144,900

2017 Median

± $44,360

$124,000

2016 Median

± $41,344

In 2017, the median property value in Adams County, ND grew to to $144,900 from the previous year's value of $124,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Adams County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adams County, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$54,700

Median Household Income

± $10,365

1.05k

Number of Households

± 120

In 2017, the median household income of the 1.05k households in Adams County, ND grew to $54,700 from the previous year's value of $53,295.

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, ND 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 $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Adams County, ND distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adams County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

73.1%

2017 Homeownership

75.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 73.1% of the housing units in Adams County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Adams County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams County, ND have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.07% of the workforce in Adams County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    73.9%

  2. Carpooled

    9.36%

  3. Worked At Home

    7.32%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Adams County, ND was Drove Alone (73.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.36%) and those who Worked At Home (7.32%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Adams County, ND have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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