Adams, Massachusetts

Adams: Town in Massachusetts, United States

About

Adams is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,485 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,955 inhabitants.

The town was created 262 years ago in 1761.

Adams locator map
Location of Adams on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Adams

Population : 7,955 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Massachusetts (United States)
County : Berkshire County
Postal code : 01220
Area : 59.5 km2
Altitude : 801 feet / 244 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1762 (262 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00
Local time : 07:34:18 (29th March 2024)
Density : 134 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.66% (2010-2020)
Hoosic River  Adams  MA image
Hoosic River Adams MA
Hoosic River  Adams  MA image

Geography

Adams is located at 42°37'27"N 73°7'3"W (42.6242500, -73.1176000).

Adams map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Adams decreased by 6.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,485 - census
2011 8,426 -0.7% estimation process
2012 8,422 -0.05% estimation process
2013 8,381 -0.49% estimation process
2014 8,318 -0.76% estimation process
2015 8,238 -0.97% estimation process
2016 8,174 -0.78% estimation process
2017 8,120 -0.67% estimation process
2018 8,086 -0.42% estimation process
2019 8,010 -0.95% estimation process
2020 7,955 -0.69% estimation process

Adams zip code is 01220. County name: Berkshire, County fips: 25003

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People born in Adams (13)

People born in Adams, including women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony, female Author, Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, Massachusetts Governor and Congressman George N. Briggs, .

List

  • Lona Cohen (American spy for the Soviet Union) she was born in 11/01/1913
  • George P. Lawrence (American politician (1859-1917)) he was born in 19/05/1859
  • Daniel Read Anthony (American mayor and newspaper publisher) he was born in 22/08/1824
  • Dave Murphy (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 04/05/1876
  • Edward S. Zelazo (Massachusetts politician) he was born in 27/05/1924
  • Pete McBride (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 09/07/1875
  • Wallace Everett Brown Sr. (American physician, politician) he was born in 29/06/1853
  • Kate Louise Brown (American children's writer) she was born in 08/05/1857
  • Marshall Rufus Ford (American politician) he was born in 05/05/1852
  • Emma Pow Smith (American evangelist) she was born in 11/03/1848

Schools in Adams

College & universities near Adams, MA

Code Name City ZIP
419095 Charles H McCann Technical School North Adams (MA) 01247-3999

Stations (27)

Amtrak & bus stations near Adams, MA

Code Name Address Type
PIT Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center 1 Columbus Avenue RAIL
GFD John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive Street RAIL
ALB Albany–Rensselaer 525 East St. RAIL
BRA Union Station 10 Vernon Rd RAIL
NHT Union Station 170 Pleasant Street RAIL

Post offices near Adams

Post Office Name City ZIP
Adam Post Office Adams (MA) 01220

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  • Adams , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 4,847 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 Berkshire County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Pittsfield 41,834 The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
North Adams 12,737 City in Massachusetts, United States
Williamstown 7,631 Town in Massachusetts
Great Barrington 6,976 Town in Massachusetts
Dalton 6,479 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Lee 5,629 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Lenox 4,933 Town of Massachusetts, United States
Sheffield 3,112 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Cheshire 3,105 Town in Massachusetts
Lanesborough 2,925 City in Massachusetts, United States
Hinsdale 1,902 City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Stockbridge 1,883 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Becket 1,707 Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Otis 1,531 City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
New Marlborough 1,450 Town in Massachusetts, USA
Richmond 1,410 Town in Massachusetts, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Adams distances to largest Massachusetts cities