Adams County, Idaho

Coordinates: 44°54′N 116°27′W / 44.90°N 116.45°W / 44.90; -116.45
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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
 • Total1,370.00 sq mi (3,548.3 km2)
 • Land1,364.58 sq mi (3,534.2 km2)
 • Water5.43 sq mi (14.1 km2)  0.40%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,976
 • Density2.9/sq mi (0.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Websitewww.co.adams.id.us

Adams County is a rural county located in the state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census the county had a population of 3,976.[1] The county seat and largest city is Council.Template:GR

Adams County was established in 1911 and was named in honor of President John Adams.[2] Adams County is home to the Brundage Mountain ski area, northeast of New Meadows, and the Idaho ground squirrel.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,370.00 square miles (3,548.3 km2), of which 1,364.58 square miles (3,534.2 km2) (or 99.60%) is land and 5.43 square miles (14.1 km2) (or 0.40%) is water.[3]

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Highways

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%
sources:[1][4][5]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 3,476 people, 1,421 households, and 1,031 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.5 people per square mile (1.0/km²). There were 1,982 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/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 according to Census 2000.

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.

In the county the population was spread out with 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.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Adams County, Idaho". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
  2. ^ Idaho.gov - Adams County - accessed 2009-06-05
  3. ^ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  4. ^ Adams County QuickFacts, U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-02-20, accessed 2009-06-05.
  5. ^ census.gov Idaho population by county, 1900-90 - accessed 2009-06-05

External links

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