Adams County
Adams County, Colorado
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (303) 659-2120
Fax: (303) 654-6011
www.co.adams.co.us
In east-central CO, east of Denver; organized Apr 15, 1901 from Arapahoe County; annexed part of Denver County in 1909. A portion of the county was used to create Broomfield County on November 15, 2001. Name Origin: For Alva Adams (1850-1922), statesman and governor (1887-89; 1897-99; 1905)
Area (sq mi):: 1197.71 (land 1191.93; water 5.78) Population per square mile: 335.10
Population 2005: 399,426 State rank: 5 Population change: 2000-20005 9.80%; 1990-2000 37.30% Population 2000: 363,857 (White 63.30%; Black or African American 3.00%; Hispanic or Latino 28.20%; Asian 3.20%; Other 16.50%). Foreign born: 12.50%. Median age: 31.40
Income 2000: per capita $19,944; median household $47,323; Population below poverty level: 8.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,722-$27,620
Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.60% Median travel time to work: 27.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 60.70%
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Adams County, Iowa
Corning, IA 50841
Phone: (641) 322-4711
Fax: (641) 322-4523
www.co.adams.ia.us
In southwestern IA, southeast of Council Bluffs; established Jan 15, 1851 from Taylor County. Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 425.41 (land 423.54; water 1.87) Population per square mile: 10.10
Population 2005: 4,264 State rank: 99 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.90%; 1990-2000 -7.90% Population 2000: 4,482 (White 98.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 41.90
Income 2000: per capita $15,550; median household $30,453; Population below poverty level: 9.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,875-$23,076
Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 19.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.70%
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Adams County, Idaho
Council, ID 83612
Phone: (208) 253-4561
Fax: (208) 253-4880
www.co.adams.id.us
On the central western border of ID, north of Boise; organized Mar 3, 1911 from Washington County. Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 1370.00 (land 1364.58; water 5.43) Population per square mile: 2.60
Population 2005: 3,591 State rank: 41 Population change: 2000-20005 3.30%; 1990-2000 6.80% Population 2000: 3,476 (White 95.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 3.50%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 44.40
Income 2000: per capita $14,908; median household $28,423; Population below poverty level: 15.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,750-$23,061
Unemployment (2004): 11.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.90% Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.30%
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Adams County, Indiana
Decatur, IN 46733
Phone: (260) 724-5300
Fax: (260) 724-5313
www.co.adams.in.us
On the east-central border of IN, south of Ft. Wayne; organized Jan 23, 1836 from Warren County. Name Origin: For John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), sixth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 339.93 (land 339.36; water 0.57) Population per square mile: 99.70
Population 2005: 33,849 State rank: 46 Population change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 8.10% Population 2000: 33,625 (White 95.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 3.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 32.90
Income 2000: per capita $16,704; median household $40,625; Population below poverty level: 9.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,004-$24,114
Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.40% Median travel time to work: 21.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.10%
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Adams County, Wisconsin
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4200
Fax: (608) 339-4514
www.adamscountywi.com
In south-central WI, west of Oshkosh; organized Mar 11, 1848 (prior to statehood) from Portage County. Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 688.51 (land 647.74; water 40.78) Population per square mile: 32.20
Population 2005: 20,828 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 11.70%; 1990-2000 18.90% Population 2000: 18,643 (White 96.70%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 44.50
Income 2000: per capita $17,777; median household $33,408; Population below poverty level: 10.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,395-$22,804
Unemployment (2004): 6.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 26.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 54.40%
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Adams County, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 334-6781
Fax: (717) 334-2091
www.adamscounty.us
On central southern border of PA, southwest of Harrisburg; organized Jan 22, 1800 from York County. Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 521.52 (land 520.01; water 1.51) Population per square mile: 191.80
Population 2005: 99,749 State rank: 31 Population change: 2000-20005 9.30%; 1990-2000 16.60% Population 2000: 91,292 (White 93.70%; Black or African American 1.20%; Hispanic or Latino 3.60%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.90%). Foreign born: 3.40%. Median age: 37.00
Income 2000: per capita $18,577; median household $42,704; Population below poverty level: 7.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,193-$27,110
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.10% Median travel time to work: 25.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 46.10%
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Adams County, Nebraska
Hastings, NE 68902
Phone: (402) 461-7104
Fax: (402) 461-7185
www.adamscounty.org
In south-central NE, south of Grand Island; organized Feb 16, 1867 from Clay County. Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 564.16 (land 563.41; water 0.76) Population per square mile: 58.70
Population 2005: 33,070 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 6.20%; 1990-2000 5.20% Population 2000: 31,151 (White 92.20%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 4.60%; Asian 1.60%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 4.40%. Median age: 36.50
Income 2000: per capita $18,308; median household $37,160; Population below poverty level: 9.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,928-$25,815
Unemployment (2004): 3.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 15.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 10.30%
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Adams County, North Dakota
Hettinger, ND 58639
Phone: (701) 567-2460
Fax: (701) 567-2910
www.hettingernd.com
On the southwestern border of ND, south of Dickinson; organized Apr 24, 1907 from Hettinger County. Name Origin: For John Quincy Adams (1848-1919), land and townsite agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway whose main line to the Pacific coast was built through the area (1906-07). Adams was distantly related to the president of the same name
Area (sq mi):: 988.84 (land 987.91; water 0.92) Population per square mile: 2.50
Population 2005: 2,433 State rank: 43 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.20%; 1990-2000 -18.30% Population 2000: 2,593 (White 98.30%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 45.60
Income 2000: per capita $18,425; median household $29,079; Population below poverty level: 10.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,213-$23,596
Unemployment (2004): 2.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.50% Median travel time to work: 12.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.60%
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Adams County, Mississippi
Natchez, MS 39121
Phone: (601) 446-6684
Fax: (601) 445-7913
On the southwestern border of MS; organized Apr 2, 1799 (prior to statehood) from Natchez District. Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 486.25 (land 460.26; water 25.99) Population per square mile: 69.70
Population 2005: 32,099 State rank: 28 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.50%; 1990-2000 -2.90% Population 2000: 34,340 (White 45.70%; Black or African American 52.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 38.10
Income 2000: per capita $15,778; median household $25,234; Population below poverty level: 25.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,250-$22,517
Unemployment (2004): 7.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 21.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 15.20%
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Adams County, Illinois
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: (217) 277-2150
Fax: (217) 277-2155
www.co.adams.il.us
On west-central border of IL west of Springfield; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Pike County. Highland County organized from Adams and Marquette counties in 1847 and eliminated in 1848. Marquette County organized in 1843 from Adams County and eliminated in 1847. Name Origin: For John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), sixth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 871.28 (land 856.63; water 14.64) Population per square mile: 78.30
Population 2005: 67,040 State rank: 22 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.80%; 1990-2000 3.30% Population 2000: 68,277 (White 94.60%; Black or African American 3.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 38.30
Income 2000: per capita $17,894; median household $34,784; Population below poverty level: 10.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,797-$26,515
Unemployment (2004): 4.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 16.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 7.40%
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Adams County, Washington
Ritzville, WA 99169
Phone: (509) 659-3257
Fax: (509) 659-0118
www.co.adams.wa.us
In southeast WA, southwest of Spokane; organized Nov 28, 1883 (prior to statehood) from Whitman County. Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 1929.69 (land 1924.96; water 4.73) Population per square mile: 8.70
Population 2005: 16,803 State rank: 31 Population change: 2000-20005 2.30%; 1990-2000 20.80% Population 2000: 16,428 (White 50.90%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 47.10%; Asian 0.60%; Other 34.10%). Foreign born: 22.90%. Median age: 29.60
Income 2000: per capita $13,534; median household $33,888; Population below poverty level: 18.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,467-$22,099
Unemployment (2004): 7.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.90% Median travel time to work: 17.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.80%
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Adams County, Ohio
West Union, OH 45693
Phone: (937) 544-2011
Fax: (937) 544-8911
www.adamscountytravel.org
On the south-central border of OH; original county; organized Jul 10, 1797 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 585.79 (land 583.91; water 1.88) Population per square mile: 48.70
Population 2005: 28,454 State rank: 78 Population change: 2000-20005 4.10%; 1990-2000 7.70% Population 2000: 27,330 (White 97.30%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 36.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,515; median household $29,315; Population below poverty level: 17.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,595-$19,722
Unemployment (2004): 9.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.00% Median travel time to work: 36.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 40.10%
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