Adams, Massachusetts

town in Massachusetts, United States

Adams is a town in northern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,166 at the 2020 census.[1]

Adams, Massachusetts
Hoosic River
Official seal of Adams, Massachusetts
Location in Berkshire County and the state of Massachusetts.
Location in Berkshire County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°37′27″N 73°07′05″W / 42.62417°N 73.11806°W / 42.62417; -73.11806
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Settled1762
Incorporated1778
Government
 • TypeBoard of Selectmen Representative town meeting
Area
 • Total23.0 sq mi (59.5 km2)
 • Land22.9 sq mi (59.3 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
799 ft (244 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total8,166
 • Density360/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01220
Area code413
FIPS code25-00555
GNIS feature ID0619415
Websitetown.adams.ma.us

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Adams town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.