Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Adams, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,531

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%1,316

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%93

Two or More

5.1%78

Black

2.4%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%6

Other

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%48

High School Diploma

22.7%238

Some College (<1 yr)

5%52

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%144

Associate's Degree

15.4%161

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%142

Master's Degree

15.6%163

Professional Degree

1.9%20

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

31.4%

Graduate+

17.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,400

Median Renti

$900

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.6%400

Renter-Occupied

40.4%271

Total Units

766

Homeownership

59.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%5

$50K–$100K

10.5%42

$100K–$150K

12.8%51

$150K–$200K

28.7%115

$200K–$300K

37.5%150

$300K–$500K

7.5%30

$500K–$1M

1.2%5

$1M+

0.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2%15

2000–2009

5.6%43

1990–1999

5%38

1980–1989

12.1%93

1970–1979

6.4%49

1960–1969

5.6%43

1950–1959

13.1%100

1940–1949

4.2%32

1939 or earlier

46.1%353

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.9%449

Electricity

26.5%178

Solar

1.8%12

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%11

Wood

1.6%11

Other

1.2%8

Fuel Oil

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,432

Mean Household Incomei

$85,190

Per Capita Incomei

$37,143

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

735

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%33

$10K–$15K

4.5%30

$15K–$20K

3.1%21

$20K–$25K

2.8%19

$25K–$30K

5.2%35

$30K–$35K

3%20

$35K–$40K

4.2%28

$40K–$45K

4.5%30

$45K–$50K

4.9%33

$50K–$60K

9.4%63

$60K–$75K

10.7%72

$75K–$100K

14%94

$100K–$125K

6.6%44

$125K–$150K

5.4%36

$150K–$200K

8.8%59

$200K+

8%54

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$484/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes87% occupied$557/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes94% occupied$459/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,432/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

54%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

39.4%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

6.6%

Who Receives This Housing

65.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.3% of subsidized households are minority

32.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

85.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

221.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

701

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

719

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

128(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured