Adams, Massachusetts
Adams: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Adams is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,485 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,955 inhabitants.
The town was created 262 years ago in 1761.
Quick Facts about Adams
| Population : | 7,955 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Berkshire County |
| Postal code : | 01220 |
| Area : | 59.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1762 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 02:36:39 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 134 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Adams is located at 42°37'27"N 73°7'3"W (42.6242500, -73.1176000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Adams
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Adams decreased by 6.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,426 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,422 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,381 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,318 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,238 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,174 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,120 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,086 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,010 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,955 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Other Places in Adams
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People born in Adams (13)
People born in Adams, including women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony, female Author, Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, Massachusetts Governor and Congressman George N. Briggs, .
List
- Lona Cohen (American spy for the Soviet Union) she was born in 11/01/1913
- George P. Lawrence (American politician (1859-1917)) he was born in 19/05/1859
- Daniel Read Anthony (American mayor and newspaper publisher) he was born in 22/08/1824
- Dave Murphy (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 04/05/1876
- Edward S. Zelazo (Massachusetts politician) he was born in 27/05/1924
- Pete McBride (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 09/07/1875
- Wallace Everett Brown Sr. (American physician, politician) he was born in 29/06/1853
- Kate Louise Brown (American children's writer) she was born in 08/05/1857
- Marshall Rufus Ford (American politician) he was born in 05/05/1852
- Emma Pow Smith (American evangelist) she was born in 11/03/1848
Schools in Adams
College & universities near Adams, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419095 | Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams (MA) | 01247-3999 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Adams, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
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- Adams , Illinois civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,536 people.
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Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Becket | 1,707 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Richmond | 1,410 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Adams distances to largest Massachusetts cities
