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Adams County, Idaho
Adams County, Idaho | ||
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 Adams County Courthouse | ||
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 Location within the U.S. state of Idaho | ||
 Idaho's location within the U.S. | ||
| Founded | 3 March 1911 | |
| Named for | John Adams | |
| Seat | Council | |
| Largest city | Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,370 sq mi (3,548 km2) | |
| • Land | 1,363 sq mi (3,530 km2) | |
| • Water | 6.7 sq mi (17 km2), 0.5% | |
| Population (est.) | ||
| • (2017) | 4,147 | |
| • Density | 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km2) | |
| Congressional district | 1st | |
| Time zone | Mountain: UTC−7/−6 | |
| Website | www.co.adams.id.us | |
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 is home to the Brundage Mountain ski area, northeast of New Meadows.
Contents
1 Geography
1.1 Adjacent counties
1.2 Highways
1.3 National protected areas
2 Demographics
2.1 2000 census
2.2 2010 census
3 Communities
3.1 Cities
3.2 Unincorporated communities
4 Politics
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
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
Idaho County - north
Valley County - east
Gem County - southeast
Washington County - south
Baker County, Oregon - southwest
Wallowa County, Oregon - northwest
Highways
- US 95
- SH-55 - Payette River Scenic Byway
- US 95
- SH-55 - Payette River Scenic Byway
National protected areas
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (part)
Payette National Forest (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 2,966 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,867 | −3.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,407 | 18.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,347 | −1.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,978 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,877 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,347 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,254 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,476 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,976 | 14.4% | |
| Est. 2017 | 4,147 | [5] | 4.3% |
| US Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[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
- Council
- New Meadows
Unincorporated communities
- Alpine[15]
- Bear
- Beer Bottle Crossing
- Cuprum
- Devils Ladder[16]
- Fruitvale
- Glendale[17]
- Goodrich
- Helena[18]
- Indian Valley
- Meadows[19]
- Mesa
- Pine Ridge[20]
- Starkey[21]
- Tamarack[22] - (not Tamarack Resort in Valley Co.)
- Wildhorse[23]
- Woodland[24]
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).
| 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 | 36.9% 369 | 20.8% 208 |
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
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Idaho
References
^ ab "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2014..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
^ Idaho.gov - Adams County Archived August 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine - accessed 5 June 2009
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". US Census Bureau]]. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved Apr 7, 2018.
^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
^ "American FactFinder". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 September 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
^ abc "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
^ Alpine ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Devils Ladder ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Glendale ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Helena ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Meadows ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Pine Ridge ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Starkey ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Tamarack ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Wildhorse ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Woodland ID Google Maps (accessed 16 January 2019)
^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
External links
- Adams County official website
- Adams County Assessor Parcel Map
The Adams County Record - local newspaper- Brundage Mountain ski area
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Adams County, Idaho
Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Idaho, United States | ||
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County seat: Council | ||
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Coordinates: 44°54′N 116°27′W / 44.90°N 116.45°W / 44.90; -116.45
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