Poverty Rate in Adams, Massachusetts
In Adams, Massachusetts, an estimated 949 of 5,715 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Adams, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Adams, Massachusetts is 16.6%.
- How many people in Adams, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Adams, Massachusetts, an estimated 949 of 5,715 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Adams, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Adams, Massachusetts is 59.62% higher than the Massachusetts average. In Adams, Massachusetts, an estimated 16.6% of 5,715 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Adams, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Adams, Massachusetts is 31.75% higher than the US average. In Adams, Massachusetts, an estimated 16.6% of 5,715 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
24.7% of 918 people
Under 5 years
24% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
24% of 254 people
5 to 17 years
25% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
25% of 664 people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
24.3% of 913 people
18 to 64 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
15.1% of 3 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
17.6% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
13.9% of 2 thousand people
60 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
11.6% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
14.9% of 1 thousand people
White
14.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
14.8% of 5 thousand people
Black or African American
94.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
94.4% of 18 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
100% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
100% of 3 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
0% of 50 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
0% of 42 people
Two or more races
54.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
54.5% of 257 people
Hispanic
51.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
51.6% of 213 people
White, not Hispanic
14.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
14.9% of 5 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
15.2% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
35.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
35.1% of 365 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
17% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
14.8% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
6.5% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
5.9% of 3 thousand people
Employed
3.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
3.1% of 3 thousand people
Male
1.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
1.2% of 1 thousand people
Female
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
5.5% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
47.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
47.1% of 174 people
Male
56.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
56.8% of 88 people
Female
37.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
37.2% of 86 people
Population 16 years and over
15% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
15% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
2% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
13.7% of 961 people
Did not work
28.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
28.8% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
20.9% of 2 thousand people
Male
22.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
22.1% of 988 people
Female
19.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
19.7% of 955 people
18 to 24 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
14.1% of 78 people
25 to 34 years
25.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
25.4% of 205 people
35 to 44 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
26.2% of 290 people
45 to 54 years
52% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
52% of 127 people
55 to 64 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
11.8% of 424 people
65 to 74 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
12.7% of 529 people
75 years and over
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
27.7% of 285 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
3.9% of 589 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
5.5% of 254 people
Did not work
33.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
33.5% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Adams, Massachusetts
2022
16.6%
Poverty Rate by City around Berkshire County
- Cheshire, Massachusetts 6.9% of 547 people.
- Great Barrington, Massachusetts 5.8% of 1,869 people.
- Housatonic, Massachusetts 2.3% of 985 people.
- Lee, Massachusetts 7.2% of 1,451 people.
- Lenox, Massachusetts 11.1% of 1,882 people.