Adams County, Wisconsin
Adams County: County in Wisconsin, United States
About
Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,875 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,498 inhabitants. Its county seat is Friendship. The county was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Adams County
| Population : | 20,498 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area : | 1783 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 6.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 93.8% |
| Named for : | John Quincy Adams |
| Capital : | Friendship |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1848 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:27:25 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Adams County is located at 43°58'11"N 89°46'14"W (43.9696300, -89.7706400). It has 7 neighbors: Portage County, Columbia County, Juneau County, Marquette County, Sauk County, Waushara County and Wood County.
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Adams County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship | 2,632 | Village in Adams County, Wisconsin |
| Adams | 1,382 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin |
| Strongs Prairie | 1,149 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Easton | 1,130 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin |
| Big Flats | 1,013 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin |
- Official Website
Official website of Adams County
Adams County has 7 neighbours.
- Portage County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Columbia County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Juneau County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Marquette County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Sauk County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Waushara County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Wood County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Friendship
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Adams County decreased by 1.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,875 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,769 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,417 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,413 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,125 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,028 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,982 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,900 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,341 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,220 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,498 | 1.36% | estimation process |
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People born in Adams County (2)
People born in Adams County, including mayor Marion E. Hay, judge William A. Anderson, .
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Other places with the same name (12)
- Adams County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 519,883 people.
- Adams County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 102,742 people.
- Adams County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 64,783 people.
- Adams County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 35,839 people.
- Adams County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 31,321 people.
- Adams County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 30,275 people.
- Adams County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 27,531 people.
- Adams County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 20,027 people.
- Adams County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 4,294 people.
- Adams County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 3,588 people.
- Adams County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 2,188 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Outagamie County | 188,766 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
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| Rock County | 163,084 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
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