Adams

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

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Adams is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with 8,166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Adams, 3.5 miles N.

About Adams

Adams is a town in northern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,166 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.

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Median household income
$58,929
Median home value
$209,900
Median rent
$963/mo
Median age
47.3
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Adams, MA population

Adams had 8,166 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,166
Density357 per sq mi (138 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Adams at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyBerkshire County
TypeTown
Population8,166 (2020)
Land area22.89 sq mi (59.3 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Coordinates42.6252° N, 73.1198° W
ZIP code01220
Official websitetown.adams.ma.us
Census code (GEOID)2500300555

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Adams

What county is Adams in?

Adams is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of Adams, MA?

8,166 people lived in Adams at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Adams, MA?

The ZIP code of Adams is 01220.

What is the elevation of Adams?

801 feet (244 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Adams?

North Adams (3.5 mi), Cheshire (4.2 mi), Savoy (5.4 mi), New Ashford (5.4 mi), Florida (6.5 mi).

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