Adams, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Adams, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.95 sq mi (7.63 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,761 |
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1,780 |
| • Density | 642.78/sq mi (248.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53910
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-00275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560681 |
Adams is a city in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2020, about 1,761 people lived there. The city is part of the larger Town of Adams.
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History of Adams
Adams was first known as South Friendship. But the people living there didn't like that name. So, they asked the Chicago and North Western Railway to change it. The railway decided to call it Adams because it was a short and easy name.
In 1911, Adams became an important railway hub. This meant it was a central point for train lines. A part of the Chicago and North Western Railway, called the Milwaukee, Sparta, and Northwestern Railroad, started building a new line from Adams in 1910. This new line was sometimes called the "Air Line" or "Adams Cutoff." It went towards Sparta, Wisconsin.
Geography and Location
Adams is a city in Wisconsin. It covers about 2.96 square miles (7.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
The city is located at coordinates 43.955280 degrees North and -89.816920 degrees West.
Adams shares a border with the nearby Village of Friendship. Because they are so close, people often say "Adams-Friendship." You might hear this name in news or weather reports. The local school district is also called the Adams-Friendship Area School District.
Population of Adams
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,119 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,231 | 10.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,310 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,425 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,301 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,440 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,744 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,715 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,914 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,967 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,761 | −10.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 1,967 people living in Adams. These people lived in 886 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. About 479 of these households were families.
The city had about 666.8 people per square mile. There were also 990 housing units. A housing unit is a house or apartment.
About 24% of the people in Adams were under 18 years old. About 21.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 42.2 years. More females lived in Adams than males. About 54% of the population was female, and 46% was male.
Getting Around Adams
Adams has its own airport, called Adams County Airport (63C). This airport serves Adams and the towns nearby.
A major train line also runs through Adams. This line belongs to the Union Pacific Railroad. It connects Milwaukee and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul).
For a long time, people could ride passenger trains through Adams. The "Twin Cities 400" train used to stop here. But passenger train service ended in 1963.
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Notable people
- Edwin W. Blomquist, who was a state representative in Wisconsin, lived in Adams.
See also
In Spanish: Adams (Wisconsin) para niños
