Adams, Oregon facts for kids
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Adams, Oregon
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Umatilla |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 389 |
| • Density | 1,095.77/sq mi (422.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97810
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| Area codes | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-00350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409662 |
| Website | www.cityofadamsoregon.com |
Adams is a small city in Oregon, United States. It is located in Umatilla County. The city is about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Pendleton. You can find it along Oregon Route 11. In 2020, about 389 people lived there. Adams is part of the larger Pendleton–Hermiston area.
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History of Adams
Adams was named after a local settler. His name was John F. Adams. The Adams post office first opened in 1883. The city officially became a city on February 10, 1893. This decision was made by the Oregon government.
Geography of Adams
Adams is a small city. It covers about 0.36 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Climate in Adams
Adams has a special climate. It is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm and dry. The winters are mild and wet.
People in Adams (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 268 | — | |
| 1910 | 205 | −23.5% | |
| 1920 | 198 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 178 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 169 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 154 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 192 | 24.7% | |
| 1970 | 219 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 240 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 223 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 297 | 33.2% | |
| 2010 | 350 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 389 | 11.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 350 people living in Adams. These people lived in 133 homes. About 92 of these were families. The city had about 972 people per square mile (375 people per square kilometer). There were 141 housing units in total.
Most people in Adams were White (91.4%). A small number were Native American (2.0%). Some were from other backgrounds (2.3%). About 4.0% of people were of two or more races. About 6.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.3% of homes had children under 18. More than half (52.6%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 26.3% of homes were single individuals. About 12.8% of people living alone were 65 or older. The average home had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.12 people.
The average age in Adams was 40.6 years. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. About 6% were between 18 and 24. Most people were between 25 and 64 years old. About 16.3% of residents were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (54.0%) than females (46.0%) in the city.
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See also
In Spanish: Adams (Oregón) para niños
