Adams, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,584
Population
2,279/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$36,737 per capita
$189,100
Home Value
$270,617 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
277
Violent Crime/100K
1,258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,584
Census 2023
Population Density
2,279
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (5.9 km²)
Median Age
47.9 yrs
23% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.4%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.9%
Spanish
5.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
6.5%
8% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.0%
46% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.5%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.5%
71% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.491
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,584 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,279 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 6.5% |
| Disability | 19.0% |
| Health Insurance | 97.5% |
| Uninsured | 2.5% |
| Broadband Access | 79.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.491 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |