Adams is a census-designated place in Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Adams is about 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Quincy.

Adams, Illinois
Adams, Illinois is located in Illinois
Adams, Illinois
Adams, Illinois
Adams, Illinois is located in the United States
Adams, Illinois
Adams, Illinois
Coordinates: 39°51′54″N 91°11′53″W / 39.86500°N 91.19806°W / 39.86500; -91.19806
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyAdams
Area
 • Total2.24 sq mi (5.79 km2)
 • Land2.24 sq mi (5.79 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total75
 • Density33.53/sq mi (12.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code217
FIPS code17-00191
GNIS feature ID2804080[2]

Adams was laid out in 1838.[3]

Geography edit

Adams is located at 39°52′15″N 91°11′59″W / 39.870860°N 91.199850°W / 39.870860; -91.199850. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Adams has a total area of 2.24 square miles (5.80 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202075
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the 2020 census[6] there were 75 people, 28 households, and 16 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 33.53 inhabitants per square mile (12.95/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 15.65 per square mile (6.04/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.33% White, 1.33% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 5.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

References edit

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Adams, Illinois
  3. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  4. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.