Cities & Towns in Adams County, CO
Adams County, county in Colorado, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 519,883 inhabitants. The county was created 123 years ago in 1901. Its county seat is Brighton.
There are 14 city/town in Adams County, CO. The largest city of Adams County is Aurora with a population of 387,377. Other cities include, Thornton population 148,113, Westminster population 115,046, Commerce City population 60,336, Brighton population 40,783
Aurora
Aurora, The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Thornton
Thornton, The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
Westminster
Westminster, The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
Situated north of Denver, Adams County contains a mix of historic towns and newer suburban communities. The city of Brighton, originally established as a farming community, is now the county seat and features a vibrant downtown district. Thornton, located in the south central part of the county, has grown significantly in recent decades with residential and commercial development.
Westminster is home to many Vietnamese, Korean, and Mexican immigrants who opened businesses and restaurants, earning it the nickname "Little Saigon." Northglenn boasts one of the earliest shopping malls in the metro area, as well as a historic theater district. Further north, the towns of Federal Heights and Commerce City border Denver and contain a blend of old and new neighborhoods.
Adams County also contains smaller agricultural communities like Bennett, Strasburg, and Watkins that retain their rural roots. With access to ample open space plus proximity to Denver, Adams County provides a blend of small town atmosphere and big city convenience throughout its distinct municipalities. The county's diversity, both cultural and geographical, shapes its identity as a microcosm of Colorado.
All Adams County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. | 387,377 |
| Bennett | Town in Colorado | 3,017 |
| Berkley | Census designated place | 11,207 |
| Brighton | A city in Adams County, Colorado. | 40,783 |
| Commerce City | The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. | 60,336 |
| Federal Heights | City in Adams County, Colorado, United States | 13,598 |
| Lone Tree | City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America | 13,614 |
| Northglenn | City in Colorado | 38,845 |
| Sherrelwood | Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado | 18,287 |
| Thornton | The seventh most populous city in Colorado. | 148,113 |
| Todd Creek | Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado | 3,768 |
| Twin Lakes | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America | 6,101 |
| Welby | Census-designated place in Colorado | 14,846 |
| Westminster | The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. | 115,046 |
