Welcome to Adams ...
The village of Adams is located in Jefferson County<1>.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Adams has a population of 1,717 people<2> (see below for details).
We don't have a date for the establishment of Adams.
Adams is 630 feet [192 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Adams lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Adams: (315)
The ZIP code for Adams: 13605<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Adams had an population of 1,717 people. This is a decrease of 3.27% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 5.73% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Adams had a population of 1,775 people. This makes Adams the county's 23rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,775 people, the population of Adams increased 9.3% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,624 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Adams.
Communities Also Named Adams ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 51 communities that are also named Adams - they are located in Alabama (2), California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia (5), Illinois (2), Indiana (3), Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri (3), Nebraska (2), New Jersey, North Carolina (2), North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania (4), South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (3), Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Adams.
Communities near Adams ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Adams.
- Watertown [Jefferson County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watertown
- Watertown [Jefferson County] lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the northeast of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,330 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Watertown<6>
- Brownville [Jefferson County]
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- Brownville [Jefferson County] lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<5> to the north of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,876 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownville have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Richland [Oswego County]
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- Richland [Oswego County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the south of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,526 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richland have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Watertown [Jefferson County]
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- Watertown [Jefferson County] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<5> to the northeast of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,426 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watertown have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Champion [Jefferson County]
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- Champion [Jefferson County] lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the northeast of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,236 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champion have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Sandy Creek [Oswego County]
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- Sandy Creek [Oswego County] lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the south of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,729 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Hounsfield [Jefferson County]
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- Hounsfield [Jefferson County] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<5> to the northwest of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,301 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounsfield have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Ellisburg [Jefferson County]
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- Ellisburg [Jefferson County] lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<5> to the southwest of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,284 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Rutland [Jefferson County]
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- Rutland [Jefferson County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the northeast of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,845 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rutland have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Pamelia [Jefferson County]
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- Pamelia [Jefferson County] lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<5> to the north of Adams
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,837 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pamelia have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Champion [Jefferson County]
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Adams. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Adams.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Adams. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Adams.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Adams. Our list includes 6 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Adams.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Adams ...
Looking for more information about Adams? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Adams, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Adams.
Adding Adams to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Adams in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Adams was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Adams on a map titled Rand McNally Map of New York (1897).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Adams on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Adams. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Jefferson County: www.co.jefferson.ny.us/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Jefferson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Adams. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Adams - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Adams). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Adams or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Adams) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Adams. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from AdamsOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Adams. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.8093, Longitude: -76.0241 |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |