Adams (CDP), Massachusetts

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Adams, Massachusetts
settlement_type = CDP
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Massachusetts
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Berkshire
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area_total_km2 = 5.9
area_land_km2 = 5.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.3
area_land_sq_mi = 2.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 5784
population_density_km2 = 986.3
population_density_sq_mi = 2554.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 242
elevation_ft = 794
latd = 42 |latm = 37 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 7 |longs = 6 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 01220
area_code = 413
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blank_info = 25-00590
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blank1_info = 0607533
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Adams is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Adams in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,784 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Adams is located at coor dms|42|37|31|N|73|7|5|W|city (42.625349, -73.118249)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,784 people, 2,729 households, and 1,555 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 988.1/km² (2,554.6/mi²). There were 3,005 housing units at an average density of 513.4/km² (1,327.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.24% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 2,729 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.0% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,703, and the median income for a family was $37,574. Males had a median income of $31,096 versus $23,802 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,210. About 7.9% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

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