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

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The current estimated population of Adams, New York is 5,058, with 49% male and 51% female. Adams has seen steady growth over the years, maintaining its status as a small yet vibrant town in the region.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1802
  • County: Jefferson
  • Land area: 43.04 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 118 people per square mile
  • Area code: 315
  • Zip code: 13605

Geography and Location

Adams, New York is located in Jefferson County, in northern New York State, close to the Canadian border. The town is part of a primarily rural region, surrounded by farmland and small forests. It is located near Lake Ontario, providing access to water-based recreational activities. Adams is a key community within the southern part of Jefferson County, serving as a small agricultural and commercial center for the region. Its proximity to Interstate 81 makes it a convenient location for travelers heading north to the Thousand Islands or south toward Syracuse. The town’s rural charm is enhanced by its historic downtown area, and its landscape includes a mix of rolling hills and flat agricultural fields.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $38,012
Median house value: $71,700

Population by Race

Races in Adams:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: English (16.5%), German (16.4%), United States (12.7%), Irish (12.2%), French (11.6%), Italian (7.9%).

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Adams

  • High school or higher: 88.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Adams town

  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

1.2% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Adams:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adams:

  • WATERTOWN INTERNATIONAL (about 12 miles; WATERTOWN, NY; Abbreviation: ART)
  • WHEELER-SACK AAF (about 27 miles; FORT DRUM, NY; Abbreviation: GTB)
  • SYRACUSE HANCOCK INTL (about 50 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Abbreviation: SYR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Adams:

  • MAXSON AIRFIELD (about 37 miles; ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY; Abbreviation: 89N)
  • OSWEGO COUNTY (about 41 miles; FULTON, NY; Abbreviation: FZY)
  • AIRLANE ENTERPRISES (about 43 miles; CLAY, NY; Abbreviation: 1H1)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adams:

  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; WATERTOWN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,454)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT OSWEGO (about 41 miles; OSWEGO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,138)
  • LE MOYNE COLLEGE (about 54 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,517)
  • SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 15,859)
  • ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,132)
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT MORRISVILLE (about 66 miles; MORRISVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,790)
  • MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UTICA BRANCH (about 75 miles; UTICA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)

Schools

Public high school in Adams:

  • SOUTH JEFFERSON JSHS (Students: 995; Location: 11060 U S RT 11; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Adams:

  • FREDERICK N. SCHOLTZ ES (Students: 216; Location: 6 INSTITUTE ST; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Adams:

  • ADAMS FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $22,754; Location: 2 NORTH MAIN STREET; 9,415 books; 161 audio materials; 11 video materials; 14 serial subscriptions)

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