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Adams Center, New York Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Adams Center, New York is 1,500, with 49.3% male and 50.7% female. The town has experienced minimal growth, maintaining its status as a small, rural community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1816
  • County: Jefferson
  • Land area: 5.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 294 people per square mile
  • Area code: 315
  • Zip code: 13606

Geography and Location

Adams Center is located in Jefferson County, in northern New York, approximately 12 miles south of Watertown. The town lies in a region known for its agricultural activity, with flat, fertile land surrounding it. Adams Center is part of a larger area that supports dairy farming and crop cultivation, contributing to its rural character. The community is close to Lake Ontario, offering scenic views and outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing and boating. Its proximity to Interstate 81 makes it accessible for travelers heading to the Thousand Islands region or into Canada.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.0 years
Median household income: $41,937
Median house value: $75,000

Population by Race

Races in Adams Center:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: English (19.6%), German (18.3%), Irish (12.7%), French (12.2%), Italian (10.6%), French Canadian (7.3%).

Land area: 5.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Adams Center

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Adams Center CDP

  • Never married: 16.2%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

0.0% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Adams Center:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adams Center:

  • WATERTOWN INTERNATIONAL (about 9 miles; WATERTOWN, NY; Abbreviation: ART)
  • WHEELER-SACK AAF (about 24 miles; FORT DRUM, NY; Abbreviation: GTB)
  • SYRACUSE HANCOCK INTL (about 53 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Abbreviation: SYR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Adams Center:

  • MAXSON AIRFIELD (about 33 miles; ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY; Abbreviation: 89N)
  • OSWEGO COUNTY (about 44 miles; FULTON, NY; Abbreviation: FZY)
  • AIRLANE ENTERPRISES (about 47 miles; CLAY, NY; Abbreviation: 1H1)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adams Center:

  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; WATERTOWN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,454)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT OSWEGO (about 44 miles; OSWEGO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,138)
  • LE MOYNE COLLEGE (about 57 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,517)
  • SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 15,859)
  • ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,132)
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT MORRISVILLE (about 69 miles; MORRISVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,790)
  • MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UTICA BRANCH (about 76 miles; UTICA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)

Public primary/middle school in Adams Center:

  • MAYNARD P. WILSON ES (Students: 600; Location: 13180 U S RT 11; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Adams Center:

  • ADAMS CENTER FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $22,717; Location: 18267 STATE ROUTE 177; 6,925 books; 86 audio materials; 33 video materials; 8 serial subscriptions)

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