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 178 years ago in 1848.
County Snapshot
Adams County at a glance
Adams County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
FriendshipPopulation 2,632
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.9696,-89.7706 |
| Named for | John Quincy Adams |
| Capital | Friendship |
| Establishment | March 11, 1848 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:06:08 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
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.
Adams County map
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The largest city of Adams County is Friendship with a population of 2,632. Other cities include, Adams population 1,382, Strongs Prairie population 1,149, Easton population 1,130 and Big Flats population 1,013. See all Adams County cities & populated places.
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 |
Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Adams County
Official Website- 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 |
People born in Adams County (2)
People born in Adams County, including mayor Marion E. Hay, judge William A. Anderson, .
More notable people
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, 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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