Adams County, Wisconsin
County in Wisconsin, United States
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Adams County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,240. The county seat is Friendship. The county was created in 1848 and organized in 1853.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 689 square miles (1,780 km²), of which 646 square miles (1,670 km²) is land and 43 square miles (110 km²) (6.2%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Wood County - north
- Portage County - northeast
- Waushara County - east
- Marquette County - southeast
- Columbia County - south
- Juneau County - west
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, there were 20,240 people, 9,000 households, and 5,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 31.3 inhabitants per square mile (12.1/km²). There were 12,000 housing units at an average density of 18.6 per square mile (7.2/km²).
Communities[edit]
Cities[edit]
Villages[edit]
Towns[edit]
- Big Flats
- Colburn
- Dell Prairie
- Easton
- Jackson
- Leola
- Lincoln
- Monroe
- New Chester
- New Haven
- Preston
- Quincy
- Richfield
- Rome
- Springville
- Strongs Prairie
Unincorporated communities[edit]
- Arkdale
- Big Spring
- Brooks
- Cottonville
- Dellwood
- Easton
- Grand Marsh
- Monroe Center
- New Rome
- Plainville
- Strongs Prairie
- White Creek
Transportation[edit]
Major highways[edit]
- Interstate 39
- U.S. Route 51
- Wisconsin Highway 13
- Wisconsin Highway 21
- Wisconsin Highway 23
- Wisconsin Highway 73
Parks and recreation[edit]
Adams County is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Castle Rock Lake and Petenwell Lake, which are popular for boating, fishing, and camping.
See also[edit]
- List of counties in Wisconsin
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Wisconsin
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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