Adams is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 8,047 people and three associated neighborhoods, Adams is the 203rd largest community in Massachusetts. Much of the housing stock in Adams was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Adams is worth considering.
The overall education level of Adams is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.07% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Adams in 2022 was $36,671, which is low income relative to Massachusetts, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $146,684 for a family of four. However, Adams contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Adams home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Adams residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Adams include Polish, French, Irish, Italian, and English.
The most common language spoken in Adams is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.