Adams, MA Demographics
A map of Adams's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,904 | 89.7% |
Multiracial | 276 | 5.0% |
Hispanic | 170 | 3.1% |
Black | 75 | 1.4% |
Asian | 21 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 0.4% |
Adams, Massachusetts had a population of 5,466 in 2020. It was 89.7% White, 1.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Adams, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Adams is the 115th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Adams's White Population
4,904 residents of Adams identify as White, or 89.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Adams considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Adams is ranked #70 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Adams is more White than neighboring North Adams (85.7% White), Cheshire (87% White), Williamstown (73.1% White), and Pownal (88.9% White). Adams is less White than neighboring Stamford (94.2% White).
Adams's Black Population
75 residents of Adams identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Adams slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Adams is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Adams is more Black than neighboring Stamford (1.3% Black), and Pownal (0.5% Black). Adams is less Black than neighboring North Adams (2.4% Black), Cheshire (2.6% Black), and Williamstown (4.5% Black).
Adams's Asian Population
21 residents of Adams identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Adams slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Adams is ranked #227 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Adams is more Asian than neighboring Stamford (0.2% Asian). Adams is less Asian than neighboring North Adams (0.8% Asian), Cheshire (3.1% Asian), Williamstown (9.2% Asian), and Pownal (1.3% Asian).
Adams's Hispanic Population
170 residents of Adams identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Adams slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Adams is ranked #171 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Adams is more Hispanic than neighboring Stamford (1.1% Hispanic), and Pownal (1.8% Hispanic). Adams is less Hispanic than neighboring North Adams (4.6% Hispanic), Cheshire (3.3% Hispanic), and Williamstown (7.1% Hispanic).
Adams's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of Adams identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Adams roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Adams is ranked #212 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Adams is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stamford (0% Native American/Other). Adams is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Adams (0.8% Native American/Other), Cheshire (0.7% Native American/Other), Williamstown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pownal (1.5% Native American/Other).
Adams's Multiracial Population
276 residents of Adams identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Adams roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Adams is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Adams is more Multiracial than neighboring Cheshire (3.3% Multiracial), and Stamford (3.2% Multiracial). Adams is less Multiracial than neighboring North Adams (5.7% Multiracial), Williamstown (5.2% Multiracial), and Pownal (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.