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Moving to Adams, Nebraska

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The current estimated population of Adams, Nebraska is 600, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. Adams has experienced relatively stable population growth, typical of small towns in rural Nebraska, with slow, modest increases over the years.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1873
  • County: Gage
  • Land area: 0.40 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,500 people per square mile
  • Area code: 402
  • Zip code: 68301

Geography and Location

Adams, Nebraska is located in southeastern Nebraska, about 20 miles south of the state capital, Lincoln. The town is situated in Gage County and is surrounded by farmland, with corn and soybeans being the primary crops. The region is characterized by gently rolling hills and open plains, with Adams serving as a small agricultural hub for the surrounding rural areas. Its proximity to Lincoln provides residents with access to larger city amenities while retaining the peace and simplicity of small-town life. The nearby Blue River adds to the town’s natural landscape, contributing to the region’s agricultural prosperity.

Demographics

Median resident age: 45.3 years
Median household income: $35,625
Median house value: $78,500

Population by Race

Races in Adams:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (48.9%), Dutch (12.5%), English (7.0%), Irish (7.0%), United States (4.1%), Danish (2.5%).

Elevation: 1280 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Adams

  • High school or higher: 78.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Adams village

  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 56.8%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 18.2%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

1.2% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+3.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Adams:

  • BEATRICE COMM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER (about 22 miles; BEATRICE, NE)
  • BEATRICE STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (about 22 miles; BEATRICE, NE)
  • JOHNSON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; TECUMSEH, NE)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adams:

  • LINCOLN MUNI (about 32 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Abbreviation: LNK)
  • EPPLEY AIRFIELD (about 73 miles; OMAHA, NE; Abbreviation: OMA)
  • MANHATTAN RGNL (about 92 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Abbreviation: MHK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Adams:

  • BEATRICE MUNICIPAL (about 20 miles; BEATRICE, NE; Abbreviation: BIE)
  • TECUMSEH MUNICIPAL (about 25 miles; TECUMSEH, NE; Abbreviation: 0G3)
  • CRETE MUNICIPAL (about 31 miles; CRETE, NE; Abbreviation: CEK)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adams:

  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 28 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Full-time enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 29 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,137)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 62 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 10,150)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,806)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (about 62 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,448)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,723)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 69 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,175)

Schools

Public high school in Adams:

  • FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 138; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Adams:

  • FREEMAN ELEMENTARY-ADAMS (Students: 167; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Adams:

  • ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,968; Location: 300 8TH STREET; 6,774 books; 61 audio materials; 174 video materials; 17 serial subscriptions)

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