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Adams County, CO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Adams County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 554,668
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 188,730
- Median household income
- $94,571
- +32.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $484,200
- Jobs located here
- 254,922
- Highest market score
- 90
- Child care and preschools, #15 of 1,611 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 554,668 people live in Adams County, in 188,730 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Adams County grew 6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Adams County is $94,571 a year, 17% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Adams County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Adams County are for child care centers and preschools (90); veterinarians (87); and yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (85). Adams County ranks #15 of 1,611 scored counties for child care centers and preschools.
Adams County is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area. For its number of households, Adams County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Adams County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Adams County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 90 | #15 of 1,611 | 78 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 187 | 75 |
| Veterinarians | 87 | #30 of 1,485 | 62 | 3.3 | $3.3M | 121 | 37 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 85 | #7 of 777 | 25 | 1.3 | $9.5M | 234 | 47 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 85 | #19 of 1,461 | 54 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 149 | 33 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 84 | #17 of 1,334 | 69 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 171 | 39 |
| Gyms | 84 | #40 of 1,792 | 111 | 5.9 | $2.1M | 164 | 47 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 84 | #51 of 1,656 | 89 | 4.7 | $3M | 166 | 122 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 81 | #56 of 2,088 | 205 | 10.9 | $1.2M | 175 | 86 |
| Pet businesses | 81 | #60 of 2,200 | 179 | 9.5 | $1.1M | 130 | 93 |
| Convenience stores | 81 | #153 of 2,261 | 144 | 7.6 | $8.4M | 106 | 35 |
| Grocery stores | 81 | #163 of 2,070 | 76 | 4.0 | $15.9M | 171 | 74 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 80 | #181 of 2,402 | 292 | 15.5 | $4.1M | 122 | 109 |
| Pest control | 79 | #30 of 699 | 18 | 1.0 | $14.8M | 145 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 78 | #85 of 1,490 | 81 | 4.3 | $3.2M | 136 | 45 |
| Physical therapy | 78 | #97 of 1,422 | 85 | 4.5 | $3.1M | 129 | 48 |
| Dry cleaners | 77 | #31 of 507 | 15 | 0.8 | $24.6M | 157 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #205 of 2,405 | 977 | 51.8 | $836K | 126 | 260 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 76 | #107 of 1,302 | 45 | 2.4 | $5.8M | 186 | 39 |
| Hair salons | 76 | #142 of 2,339 | 349 | 18.5 | $593K | 138 | 93 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #269 of 2,358 | 236 | 12.5 | $2.4M | 100 | 129 |
| Barbershops | 74 | #158 of 1,356 | 87 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 126 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 74 | #208 of 2,063 | 153 | 8.1 | $5.3M | 144 | 106 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #272 of 2,405 | 1,691 | 89.6 | $483K | 130 | 775 |
| Pizza | 73 | #212 of 2,090 | 115 | 6.1 | $7.1M | 140 | 404 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 72 | #99 of 887 | 63 | 3.3 | Index only | 147 | 30 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 71 | #59 of 479 | 12 | 0.6 | $18.7M | 136 | 18 |
| Property management | 71 | #131 of 910 | 40 | 2.1 | Index only | 163 | 109 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #233 of 1,493 | 87 | 4.6 | $3.1M | 105 | 160 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 70 | #270 of 1,889 | 154 | 8.2 | $5.3M | 128 | 117 |
| Funeral homes | 68 | #285 of 1,472 | 26 | 1.4 | $757K | 112 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #477 of 2,222 | 236 | 12.5 | $3.5M | 113 | 404 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #298 of 1,328 | 93 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 133 | 61 |
| Spas and skin care | 64 | #403 of 1,769 | 206 | 10.9 | $1M | 115 | 40 |
| Home inspectors | 63 | #104 of 415 | 16 | 0.8 | Index only | 86 | 14 |
| Pet stores | 63 | #270 of 974 | 44 | 2.3 | $4.6M | 103 | 23 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 63 | #539 of 2,385 | 747 | 39.6 | $277K | 130 | 209 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #681 of 2,394 | 1,319 | 69.9 | $199K | 131 | 468 |
| Car washes and detailing | 61 | #446 of 1,451 | 96 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 93 | 39 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 60 | #688 of 2,087 | 276 | 14.6 | $1.3M | 105 | 108 |
| Tire shops | 59 | #558 of 1,530 | 104 | 5.5 | $2.2M | 86 | 46 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #613 of 1,771 | 174 | 9.2 | $1.5M | 91 | 322 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #837 of 2,210 | 377 | 20.0 | $977K | 111 | 141 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #799 of 1,886 | 226 | 12.0 | $1.2M | 118 | 200 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #845 of 2,176 | 522 | 27.7 | Index only | 127 | 268 |
| Real estate | 53 | #941 of 2,229 | 641 | 34.0 | Index only | 130 | 468 |
| Electricians | 51 | #561 of 1,160 | 63 | 3.3 | $9.1M | 76 | 191 |
| Laundromats | 50 | #382 of 785 | 31 | 1.6 | $11.9M | 95 | 22 |
| Auto repair shops | 50 | #1,198 of 2,378 | 588 | 31.2 | $382K | 86 | 277 |
| Auto repair and car care | 49 | #1,284 of 2,401 | 968 | 51.3 | $232K | 86 | 396 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 48 | #712 of 1,327 | 99 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 74 | 83 |
| Insurance agencies | 48 | #1,198 of 2,272 | 309 | 16.4 | $1.3M | 102 | 210 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 41 | #1,188 of 1,707 | 194 | 10.3 | $3M | 62 | 268 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,592 of 2,057 | 380 | 20.1 | $1.5M | 62 | 551 |
| House cleaning | 37 | #653 of 847 | 69 | 3.7 | $3.9M | 60 | 148 |
| Roofing and gutters | 37 | #881 of 1,177 | 123 | 6.5 | $4.7M | 55 | 92 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.2 | $65.7M | 268 | 14 |
Household spending in Adams County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $224.5M | $1,190 | 124 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $562.8M | $2,982 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $817.2M | $4,330 | 106 |
| Groceries | $1.2B | $6,402 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $206.9M | $1,096 | 109 |
| Child care and other personal services | $145.8M | $772 | 133 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $237.4M | $1,258 | 128 |
| Medical and dental services | $262.9M | $1,393 | 108 |
| Pets | $204.4M | $1,083 | 119 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $368.3M | $1,952 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $395.5M | $2,096 | 107 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $575.5M | $3,049 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $266.5M | $1,412 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.6B | $19,136 | 115 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Adams County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 554,668+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 188,730
- Median age
- 35.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,167 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 454
- Median household income
- $94,571+32.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $117,016
- Median home value
- $484,200
- Jobs located here
- 254,922
- Daytime population
- 520,338Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Adams County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Adams County at 554,668 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 188,730 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Adams County, CO spend?
Households in Adams County spend about $3.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.2B on groceries and $817.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Adams County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Adams County, CO?
Of the business types scored in Adams County, child care centers and preschools (90); veterinarians (87); and yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #15 of 1,611 scored counties.
How does Adams County, CO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Adams County is $94,571, 17% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $484,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (46% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Adams County, each ranked against other counties.
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