Adams County
County
Adams County Courthouse
Adams County Courthouse
Official seal of Adams County
Seal
Map of Idaho highlighting Adams County
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°54′N 116°27′W / 44.9°N 116.45°W / 44.9; -116.45
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedMarch 3, 1911
Named forJohn Adams
SeatCouncil
Largest cityCouncil
Area
 • Total1,370 sq mi (3,500 km2)
 • Land1,363 sq mi (3,530 km2)
 • Water6.7 sq mi (17 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,379
 • Density3.2/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.adams.id.us

Adams County is a rural county in the state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 4,379,[1] making it the sixth-least populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Council.[2] Established in 1911, the county was named for second U.S. President John Adams.[3]

Adams County is home to the Brundage Mountain ski area, northeast of New Meadows, and the Little Ski Hill, just west of McCall.

Geography

The west boundary line of Adams County abuts the east line of the state of Oregon, across the Snake River.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,370 square miles (3,500 km2), of which 1,363 square miles (3,530 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Highways

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19202,966—
19302,867−3.3%
19403,40718.8%
19503,347−1.8%
19602,978−11.0%
19702,877−3.4%
19803,34716.3%
19903,254−2.8%
20003,4766.8%
20103,97614.4%
20204,37910.1%
2021 (est.)4,6255.6%
US Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960,[6] 1900–1990,[7]
1990–2000,[8] 2010–2020[9] 2020[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 3,476 people, 1,421 households, and 1,031 families in the county. The population density was 2.5 people per square mile (0.97 people/km2). There were 1,982 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.29% White, 1.41% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.6% were of American, 17.9% German, 11.8% English and 7.0% Irish ancestry.

There were 1,421 households, out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.30% were married couples living together, 5.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.83.

The county population contained 23.90% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 22.60% from 25 to 44, 32.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,423, and the median income for a family was $32,335. Males had a median income of $29,097 versus $14,408 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,908. About 11.70% of families and 15.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.90% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,976 people, 1,748 households, and 1,185 families in the county.[11] The population density was 2.9 inhabitants per square mile (1.1/km2). There were 2,636 housing units at an average density of 1.9 per square mile (0.73/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 96.1% white, 1.0% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.1% black or African American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 18.0% were English, 14.6% were Irish, and 4.9% were American.[13]

Of the 1,748 households, 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.2% were non-families, and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.70. The median age was 50.0 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $36,004 and the median income for a family was $45,590. Males had a median income of $31,050 versus $26,413 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,730. About 8.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Adams County.[25]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Council City 839
2 New Meadows City 438

Politics

United States presidential election results for Adams County, Idaho[26]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,941 75.06% 591 22.85% 54 2.09%
2016 1,556 71.28% 415 19.01% 212 9.71%
2012 1,413 68.56% 577 28.00% 71 3.44%
2008 1,517 65.39% 728 31.38% 75 3.23%
2004 1,468 71.16% 555 26.90% 40 1.94%
2000 1,476 77.32% 336 17.60% 97 5.08%
1996 1,053 54.03% 537 27.55% 359 18.42%
1992 754 38.93% 457 23.59% 726 37.48%
1988 1,107 61.53% 643 35.74% 49 2.72%
1984 1,381 70.60% 540 27.61% 35 1.79%
1980 1,189 62.68% 590 31.10% 118 6.22%
1976 809 54.74% 639 43.23% 30 2.03%
1972 963 67.77% 293 20.62% 165 11.61%
1968 844 58.98% 360 25.16% 227 15.86%
1964 689 47.88% 750 52.12% 0 0.00%
1960 799 52.46% 724 47.54% 0 0.00%
1956 842 60.84% 542 39.16% 0 0.00%
1952 933 64.26% 517 35.61% 2 0.14%
1948 603 47.33% 647 50.78% 24 1.88%
1944 642 47.07% 721 52.86% 1 0.07%
1940 779 45.53% 929 54.30% 3 0.18%
1936 434 33.49% 770 59.41% 92 7.10%
1932 325 26.02% 854 68.37% 70 5.60%
1928 521 57.57% 374 41.33% 10 1.10%
1924 422 42.24% 208 20.82% 369 36.94%
1920 682 63.62% 390 36.38% 0 0.00%
1916 667 46.19% 645 44.67% 132 9.14%
1912 598 39.81% 417 27.76% 487 32.42%

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "2020 Census Data". data.census.gov.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Idaho.gov - Adams County Archived August 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine - accessed June 5, 2009
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". US Census Bureau]]. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  9. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  13. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  14. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  15. ^ Alpine ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  16. ^ Devils Ladder ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  17. ^ Glendale ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  18. ^ Helena ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  19. ^ Meadows ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  20. ^ Pine Ridge ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  21. ^ Starkey ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  22. ^ Tamarack ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  23. ^ Wildhorse ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  24. ^ Woodland ID Google Maps (accessed January 16, 2019)
  25. ^ "Decennial Census, 2010".
  26. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 4, 2018.

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