Adams County, Idaho

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Adams County
County
Adams County Courthouse, Council, Idaho.jpg
Adams County Courthouse
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Seal
Map of Idaho highlighting Adams County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
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Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°54′N116°27′W / 44.9°N 116.45°W / 44.9; -116.45
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Idaho.svg  Idaho
FoundedMarch 3, 1911
Named for John Adams
Seat Council
Largest cityCouncil
Area
 • Total
1,370 sq mi (3,500 km2)
 • Land1,363 sq mi (3,530 km2)
 • Water6.7 sq mi (17 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,379
 • Estimate 
(2023)
4,903 Increase2.svg
 • Density3.2/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 1st
Website www.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.

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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%±
1920 2,966—
1930 2,867−3.3%
1940 3,40718.8%
1950 3,347−1.8%
1960 2,978−11.0%
1970 2,877−3.4%
1980 3,34716.3%
1990 3,254−2.8%
2000 3,4766.8%
2010 3,97614.4%
2020 4,37910.1%
2023 (est.)4,903 [5] 12.0%
US Decennial Census [6]
1790–1960, [7] 1900–1990, [8]
1990–2000, [9] 2010–2020 [10] 2020 [1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, [11] 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. [12] 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). [13] 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. [12] In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 18.0% were English, 14.6% were Irish, and 4.9% were American. [14]

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. [12]

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. [15]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Adams County. [26]

†county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2010 Census)
1† Council City839
2 New Meadows City438

Politics

United States presidential election results for Adams County, Idaho [27]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 2,03775.98%57721.52%672.50%
2020 1,94175.06%59122.85%542.09%
2016 1,55671.28%41519.01%2129.71%
2012 1,41368.56%57728.00%713.44%
2008 1,51765.39%72831.38%753.23%
2004 1,46871.16%55526.90%401.94%
2000 1,47677.32%33617.60%975.08%
1996 1,05354.03%53727.55%35918.42%
1992 75438.93%45723.59%72637.48%
1988 1,10761.53%64335.74%492.72%
1984 1,38170.60%54027.61%351.79%
1980 1,18962.68%59031.10%1186.22%
1976 80954.74%63943.23%302.03%
1972 96367.77%29320.62%16511.61%
1968 84458.98%36025.16%22715.86%
1964 68947.88%75052.12%00.00%
1960 79952.46%72447.54%00.00%
1956 84260.84%54239.16%00.00%
1952 93364.26%51735.61%20.14%
1948 60347.33%64750.78%241.88%
1944 64247.07%72152.86%10.07%
1940 77945.53%92954.30%30.18%
1936 43433.49%77059.41%927.10%
1932 32526.02%85468.37%705.60%
1928 52157.57%37441.33%101.10%
1924 42242.24%20820.82%36936.94%
1920 68263.62%39036.38%00.00%
1916 66746.19%64544.67%1329.14%
1912 59839.81%41727.76%48732.42%

Education

School districts include: [28]

Residents are in the area (but not the taxation zone) for College of Western Idaho. [29]

Healthcare

The county is served by the Southwest Idaho Health District. [30]

See also

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