Adams (village), New York facts for kids
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Adams, New York
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 Adams, New York
Location in New York
Adams, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,633 |
| • Density | 1,130.10/sq mi (436.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13605
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-00199 |
| GNIS feature ID | 942159 |
Adams is a small village in New York State. It is part of Jefferson County. The village is named after John Adams, who was an early President of the United States. In 2020, about 1,633 people lived there.
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History of Adams
The area where Adams is now was first settled around the year 1800. Back then, it was known as "Smith's Mills." In 1851, it officially became a village, which means it got its own local government.
Historic Buildings in Adams
Some important old buildings in Adams are protected. The main historic part of the village was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This list helps protect special places in the United States. The Smith-Ripley House, another historic building, was added to the list in 2008.
Geography of Adams
Adams is located in the southern part of Jefferson County, New York. It covers an area of about 1.45 square miles (3.75 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Roads and Waterways
The village is right next to Interstate 81, a major highway. U.S. Route 11 and New York State Route 178 also pass through Adams.
- Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11 go north about 13 miles to Watertown. Watertown is the main city in Jefferson County.
- These roads also go south about 55 miles to Syracuse.
- New York State Route 178 goes west about 9 miles to Henderson.
Sandy Creek is a stream that flows along the southern edge of the village.
Population of Adams
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 600 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,268 | 111.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,352 | 6.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,250 | −7.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,360 | 8.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,292 | −5.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,458 | 12.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,557 | 6.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,613 | 3.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,594 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,762 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,914 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,951 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,701 | −12.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,753 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,624 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,775 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,633 | −8.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,624 people living in Adams. There were 705 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.3 people.
The median age of people in Adams in 2000 was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Adams
Students in Adams attend schools that are part of the South Jefferson Central School District.
Notable People from Adams
Adams has been home to some interesting people:
- J. Sterling Morton: He was a U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He is famous for starting Arbor Day, a day when people plant trees.
- Henry Benjamin Whipple: He was the first Episcopal bishop of Minnesota. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches.
See Also
In Spanish: Adams (villa) para niños
