Adams, Illinois facts for kids
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Adams, Illinois
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 Adams, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Adams, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 33.53/sq mi (12.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-00191 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804080 |
Adams is a small community located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is about 13 miles (21 km) southeast of a larger city called Quincy. Adams is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. It does not have its own local government like a city or town.
History of Adams
The community of Adams was officially planned and established in the year 1838.
Where is Adams Located?
Adams is located at specific geographic coordinates: 39.870860 degrees North and 91.199850 degrees West. The total area of Adams is about 2.24 square miles (5.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People Living in Adams
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| 2020 | 75 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 75 people live in Adams. There were 28 households and 16 families. The population density was about 33.53 people per square mile (12.94 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Adams, about 93.33%, identified as White. A small percentage, 1.33%, identified as African American. About 5.33% of the population identified as belonging to two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.33% of the population.
See also
In Spanish: Adams (Illinois) para niños
