Adams County, Idaho

Adams County is a rural county in the state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census the county had a population of 3,976,[1] making it the fifth-least populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Council.[2] The county was established in 1911 and was named for Second US President John Adams.[3]

Adams County
U.S. county
Adams County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°54′N 116°27′W
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedMarch 3, 1911
Named forJohn Adams
SeatCouncil
Largest cityCouncil
Area
 • Total1,370 sq mi (3,500 km2)
 • Land1,363 sq mi (3,530 km2)
 • Water6.7 sq mi (17 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,976
 • Estimate 
(2018)
4,250
 • Density2.9/sq mi (1.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.adams.id.us

Adams County is home to the Brundage Mountain ski area, northeast of New Meadows.

Geography

The west boundary line of Adams County abuts the east line of the state of Oregon, across the Snake River.

According to the US 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.%±
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%
2018 (est.)4,250[5]6.9%
US Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] 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 (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.

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.[11] 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).[12] 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 18.0% were English, 14.6% were Irish, and 4.9% were American.[13]

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.[11]

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.[14]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Adams County.[25]

† county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2010 Census)
1† CouncilCity839
2New MeadowsCity496

Politics

Adams County voters are strongly Republican. In only one national election since 1948 did the county select the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2016).

Presidential elections results
Presidential election results[26]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 71.3% 1,556 19.0% 415 9.7% 212
2012 68.6% 1,413 28.0% 577 3.4% 71
2008 65.4% 1,517 31.4% 728 3.2% 75
2004 71.2% 1,468 26.9% 555 1.9% 40
2000 77.3% 1,476 17.6% 336 5.1% 97
1996 54.0% 1,053 27.6% 537 18.4% 359
1992 38.9% 754 23.6% 457 37.5% 726
1988 61.5% 1,107 35.7% 643 2.7% 49
1984 70.6% 1,381 27.6% 540 1.8% 35
1980 62.7% 1,189 31.1% 590 6.2% 118
1976 54.7% 809 43.2% 639 2.0% 30
1972 67.8% 963 20.6% 293 11.6% 165
1968 59.0% 844 25.2% 360 15.9% 227
1964 47.9% 689 52.1% 750
1960 52.5% 799 47.5% 724
1956 60.8% 842 39.2% 542
1952 64.3% 933 35.6% 517 0.1% 2
1948 47.3% 603 50.8% 647 1.9% 24
1944 47.1% 642 52.9% 721 0.1% 1
1940 45.5% 779 54.3% 929 0.2% 3
1936 33.5% 434 59.4% 770 7.1% 92
1932 26.0% 325 68.4% 854 5.6% 70
1928 57.6% 521 41.3% 374 1.1% 10
1924 42.2% 422 20.8% 208 36.9% 369
1920 63.6% 682 36.4% 390
1916 46.2% 667 44.7% 645 9.1% 132
1912 39.8% 598 27.8% 417 32.4% 487

See also

References
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