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 | 00:21:28 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -6.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Adams is located at 43°48'33"N 76°1'27"W (43.8092300, -76.0240900).
Adams map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Adams decreased by 6.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,143 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,233 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,342 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,272 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,259 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,213 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,065 | -2.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,079 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,029 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,939 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,847 | -1.9% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Adams
1Totman Gulf Nature Trail
19391 Larmon Rd, Adams, NY 13605, United States View details
2South Jefferson Historical Association
29 E Church St, Adams, NY 13605, United States View details
Phone: +13152322616 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- Henry Benjamin Whipple (Bishop of Minnesota) he was born in 15/02/1822
- William Eugene Blackstone (American Christian Zionist) he was born in 06/10/1841
- Henry Keep (American financier) he was born in 22/06/1818
- Emma Whitcomb Babcock (American litterateur and author) she was born in 24/04/1849
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 (12)
- 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.
- Adams, Pennsylvania community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 910 people.
- Adams, Indiana unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana with a population of 861 people.
- Adams, Missouri town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 690 people.
- Adams, Tennessee city in Tennessee, USA with a population of 678 people.
- Adams, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 622 people.
- Adams, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 471 people.
- Adams, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 359 people.
- Adams, Kansas township in Nemaha County, Kansas with a population of 190 people.
- Adams, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 42 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownville | 5,876 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
| Clayton | 4,647 | Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Watertown | 4,426 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Champion | 4,236 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Calcium | 3,491 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Ellisburg | 3,284 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Carthage | 3,256 | Village in the United States |
| Cape Vincent | 2,661 | Town in New York |
| West Carthage | 1,901 | Village in New York, USA |
| Philadelphia | 1,759 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Adams Center | 1,568 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Waterville | 1,502 | Village in New York, United States |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,376 | City in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
| Henderson | 1,287 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Smithville | 1,257 | Town in New York, United States |
| Black River | 1,217 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Adams distances to largest New York cities