Adams is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Adams in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 5,784.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 5,784 people, 2,729 households, and 1,555 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 988.1/km² (2,554.6/mi²). There are 3,005 housing units at an average density of 513.4 persons/km² (1,327.2 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 98.24% White, 0.35% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,729 households out of which 25.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 43.0% are non-families. 39.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.12 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $28,703, and the median income for a family is $37,574. Males have a median income of $31,096 versus $23,802 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $18,210. 11.8% of the population and 7.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.7% are under the age of 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older.
