Adams, New York

Adams: town in New York, United States.

About

Adams is a town located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,143. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,847 inhabitants.

The town was created 224 years ago in 1801.

Quick Facts about Adams

Population 4,847 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County Jefferson County
Postal code 13606, 13605
Phone Area Codes 315
Official name Town of Adams
Latitude & Longitude 43.8092,-76.0241
Named for John Adams
Altitude 2,031 feet / 619 meters
Establishment January 01, 1802 (224 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 21:38:16 (15th October 2026)
Population growth -5.76% (2010-2020)
Weather 56℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Adams is located at 43°48'33"N 76°1'27"W (43.8092300, -76.0240900).

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Weather

56°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 8 mph NE This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Adams decreased by 5.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,143 - census
2011 5,233 1.75% estimation process
2012 5,342 2.08% estimation process
2013 5,272 -1.31% estimation process
2014 5,259 -0.25% estimation process
2015 5,213 -0.87% estimation process
2016 5,065 -2.84% estimation process
2017 5,079 0.28% estimation process
2018 5,029 -0.98% estimation process
2019 4,939 -1.79% estimation process
2020 4,847 -1.86% estimation process
Adams zip code is 13605. County name: Jefferson, County fips: 36045
Smiths Mills

Best Things to Do in Adams

1Totman Gulf Nature Trail

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2South Jefferson Historical Association

Rating: 5 (8)

29 E Church St, Adams, NY 13605, United States View details

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People born in Adams (7)

People born in Adams, including politician Julius Sterling Morton, United States Army general Bruce Cooper Clarke, banker Ashbel H. Barney, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Adams, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
417886 Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Watertown (NY) 13601-9509

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Adams, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SYR William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center 131 Alliance Bank Parkway RAIL
ROM Rome station 6599 Martin Street RAIL
NYF Empire Expo Center 581 State Fair Blvd RAIL
UCA Union Station 321 Main St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Adams.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Adam Post Office Adams (NY) 13605

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Adams, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States. with a population of 7,955 people.
  • Adams, Illinois civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin. with a population of 1,536 people.
  • Adams, Wisconsin civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin. with a population of 1,382 people.

Other cities in Jefferson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , NY.

City Name Population Title
Waterville 1,502 Village in New York, United States
Sackets Harbor 1,376 City in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
Alexandria Bay 1,012 US village in New York State

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