Adams County, Idaho

Adams County: county in Idaho, United States

About

Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,976 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 4,294 inhabitants. Its county seat is Council. The county was created 115 years ago in 1911.

Adams County locator map
Location of Adams County on Idaho map.

County Snapshot

Adams County at a glance

Adams County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

3

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Quick Facts about Adams County

Population 4,294 (2019)
Country United States of America
State Idaho (United States)
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Area 3548 km2
Water as percent of area 0.5%
Land as percent of area 99.5%
Latitude & Longitude 44.8897,-116.4539
Named for John Adams
Capital Council
Establishment March 03, 1911
Time Zone America/Boise
Local time 22:00:22 (14th April 2026)
Density 1 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth 7.41% (2010-2019)
Weather 36℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Adams County Courthouse  Council  Idaho image
Adams County Courthouse Council Idaho image

Geography

Adams County is located at 44°53'23"N 116°27'14"W (44.8896500, -116.4538700). It has 6 neighbors: Baker County, Gem County, Idaho County, Valley County, Washington County and Wallowa County.

Adams County map

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The largest city of Adams County is Pinehurst with a population of 1,626. Other cities include, Council population 894 and New Meadows population 537. See all Adams County cities & populated places.

Adams County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County.

City Name Population Title
Pinehurst 1,626 City in Shoshone County
Council 894 City in Idaho
New Meadows 537 City in Adams County, Idaho, United States

Weather

36°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
6 mph NW Monday Night

A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Adams County

Official Website
  • Council

Demographics

The population of Adams County increased by 7.41% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,976 - census
2011 3,981 0.13% estimation process
2012 3,908 -1.87% estimation process
2013 3,863 -1.16% estimation process
2014 3,883 0.52% estimation process
2015 3,891 0.21% estimation process
2016 3,941 1.27% estimation process
2017 4,127 4.51% estimation process
2018 4,234 2.53% estimation process
2019 4,294 1.4% estimation process
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