Adams County, Nebraska
Adams County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,364 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,321 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hastings. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Adams County at a glance
Adams County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
HastingsPopulation 24,725
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Adams County
| Population | 31,321 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County, Adams County |
| Area | 1461 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5245,-98.5012 |
| Named for | John Adams |
| Capital | Hastings |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:21:51 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Adams County is located at 40°31'28"N 98°30'4"W (40.5244700, -98.5012100). It has 5 neighbors: Clay County, Hall County, Hamilton County, Kearney County and Webster County.
Adams County map
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The largest city of Adams County is Hastings with a population of 24,725. Other cities include, Kenesaw population 950, Juniata population 815, Blaine population 627 and Roseland population 263. See all Adams County cities & populated places.
Adams County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 24,725 | County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States |
| Kenesaw | 950 | Human settlement in Adams County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Juniata | 815 | Human settlement in Adams County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Blaine | 627 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Roseland | 263 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Holstein | 235 | Village in the United States |
| Ayr | 120 | A city in Adams County, Nebraska |
| Prosser | 71 | Location in Nebraska, USA |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Adams County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Adams County decreased by 0.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,364 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,204 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,345 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,527 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,389 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,567 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,683 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,808 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,514 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,363 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,321 | -0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Adams County (1)
American translator Faye Edgerton was born in Adams County
Other places with the same name (11)
- 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, 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, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 20,498 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.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Cass County | 26,232 | County in Nebraska, United States |