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Adams County, Idaho
Adams County is a rural county in the state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 4,379, making it the sixth-least populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Council. Established in 1911, the county was named for second U.S. President John Adams.

Adams County is home to the Brundage Mountain ski area, northeast of New Meadows, and the Little Ski Hill, just west of McCall.

Geography

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

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,370 square miles (3,500 km), of which 1,363 square miles (3,530 km) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km) (0.5%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Highways

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
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%
20204,37910.1%
2023 (est.)4,90312.0%
US Decennial Census
1790–1960, 1900–1990,
1990–2000, 2010–2020 2020

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, 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 (0.97 people/km). There were 1,982 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km). 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. The population density was 2.9 inhabitants per square mile (1.1/km). There were 2,636 housing units at an average density of 1.9 per square mile (0.73/km). 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. In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 18.0% were English, 14.6% were Irish, and 4.9% were American.

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.

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.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Population ranking

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

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Council City 839
2 New Meadows City 438

Politics

United States presidential election results for Adams County, Idaho
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,941 75.06% 591 22.85% 54 2.09%
2016 1,556 71.28% 415 19.01% 212 9.71%
2012 1,413 68.56% 577 28.00% 71 3.44%
2008 1,517 65.39% 728 31.38% 75 3.23%
2004 1,468 71.16% 555 26.90% 40 1.94%
2000 1,476 77.32% 336 17.60% 97 5.08%
1996 1,053 54.03% 537 27.55% 359 18.42%
1992 754 38.93% 457 23.59% 726 37.48%
1988 1,107 61.53% 643 35.74% 49 2.72%
1984 1,381 70.60% 540 27.61% 35 1.79%
1980 1,189 62.68% 590 31.10% 118 6.22%
1976 809 54.74% 639 43.23% 30 2.03%
1972 963 67.77% 293 20.62% 165 11.61%
1968 844 58.98% 360 25.16% 227 15.86%
1964 689 47.88% 750 52.12% 0 0.00%
1960 799 52.46% 724 47.54% 0 0.00%
1956 842 60.84% 542 39.16% 0 0.00%
1952 933 64.26% 517 35.61% 2 0.14%
1948 603 47.33% 647 50.78% 24 1.88%
1944 642 47.07% 721 52.86% 1 0.07%
1940 779 45.53% 929 54.30% 3 0.18%
1936 434 33.49% 770 59.41% 92 7.10%
1932 325 26.02% 854 68.37% 70 5.60%
1928 521 57.57% 374 41.33% 10 1.10%
1924 422 42.24% 208 20.82% 369 36.94%
1920 682 63.62% 390 36.38% 0 0.00%
1916 667 46.19% 645 44.67% 132 9.14%
1912 598 39.81% 417 27.76% 487 32.42%

Education

School districts include:

Residents are in the area (but not the taxation zone) for College of Western Idaho.

See also