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Adams County, North Dakota

Coordinates: 46°05′N 102°32′W / 46.09°N 102.53°W / 46.09; -102.53
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Adams County
County
Postcard. Adams County Courthouse in Hettinger
Postcard. Adams County Courthouse in Hettinger
Map of North Dakota highlighting Adams County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°05′N 102°32′W / 46.09°N 102.53°W / 46.09; -102.53
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedApril 17, 1907 (created)
April 24, 1907 (organized)
SeatHettinger
Largest cityHettinger
Area
 • Total
989 sq mi (2,560 km2)
 • Land988 sq mi (2,560 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,200
 • Estimate 
(2022)
2,115 Decrease
 • Density2.2/sq mi (0.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.adamscountynd.com

Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,200.[1] The county seat is Hettinger.[2] The county was created on April 17, 1907, and organized one week later.[3][4][5] It was named for John Quincy Adams (1848–1919), a railroad official for the Milwaukee Road Railroad and distant relative of sixth U.S. President John Quincy Adams (1767–1848).[6][7] In 1923, Adams County was the site of one of the deadliest tornadoes in North Dakota's recorded history.[8] The "Adams County Twister' killed eight people and injured 20.[8]

Geography

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Adams County lies on the south line of North Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of South Dakota. Its terrain consists of semi-arid low rolling hills.[9] Its terrain generally slopes eastward, and its highest point is on its upper west boundary line, at 3,002 ft (915 m) ASL.[10] The county has a total area of 989 square miles (2,560 km2), of which 988 square miles (2,560 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.1%) is water.[11]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Protected areas

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  • North Lemmon Lake State Game Management Area

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Lakes

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  • North Lemmon Lake
  • Mirror Lake

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19105,407—
19205,5933.4%
19306,34313.4%
19404,664−26.5%
19504,9105.3%
19604,449−9.4%
19703,832−13.9%
19803,584−6.5%
19903,174−11.4%
20002,593−18.3%
20102,343−9.6%
20202,200−6.1%
2022 (est.)2,115[12]−3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15]
1990-2000[16] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 2,200 people.

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 2,343 people, 1,098 households, and 658 families in the county. The population density was 2.4 inhabitants per square mile (0.93/km2). There were 1,377 housing units at an average density of 1.4 units per square mile (0.54/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 0.7% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 51.8% were German, 29.9% were Norwegian, 8.0% were Irish, 7.4% were Swedish, 7.1% were English, 5.4% were Russian, and 4.6% were American.

Of the 1,098 households, 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.1% were non-families, and 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.69. The median age was 49.5 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,966 and the median income for a family was $50,227. Males had a median income of $31,290 versus $25,145 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,118. About 5.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Population by decade

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Communities

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Detailed map of Adams County

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost towns

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Townships

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Unorganized territories

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Defunct townships

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Politics

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Adams County voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In only two national elections since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Adams County, North Dakota[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 962 80.10% 215 17.90% 24 2.00%
2020 981 77.30% 258 20.33% 30 2.36%
2016 909 74.63% 216 17.73% 93 7.64%
2012 918 71.38% 328 25.51% 40 3.11%
2008 788 62.00% 435 34.23% 48 3.78%
2004 915 70.88% 353 27.34% 23 1.78%
2000 826 71.21% 286 24.66% 48 4.14%
1996 575 49.91% 366 31.77% 211 18.32%
1992 647 39.79% 469 28.84% 510 31.37%
1988 1,018 58.61% 708 40.76% 11 0.63%
1984 1,343 70.68% 530 27.89% 27 1.42%
1980 1,334 68.73% 470 24.21% 137 7.06%
1976 940 48.53% 959 49.51% 38 1.96%
1972 1,177 62.77% 665 35.47% 33 1.76%
1968 1,020 57.27% 641 35.99% 120 6.74%
1964 877 46.45% 1,010 53.50% 1 0.05%
1960 1,232 59.69% 832 40.31% 0 0.00%
1956 1,338 64.86% 723 35.05% 2 0.10%
1952 1,561 70.54% 633 28.60% 19 0.86%
1948 908 51.01% 753 42.30% 119 6.69%
1944 966 58.62% 668 40.53% 14 0.85%
1940 1,231 58.76% 837 39.95% 27 1.29%
1936 746 31.03% 1,321 54.95% 337 14.02%
1932 915 35.11% 1,514 58.10% 177 6.79%
1928 1,590 70.67% 644 28.62% 16 0.71%
1924 776 40.25% 106 5.50% 1,046 54.25%
1920 1,377 77.88% 347 19.63% 44 2.49%
1916 469 43.63% 532 49.49% 74 6.88%
1912 205 24.15% 249 29.33% 395 46.53%
1908 577 70.45% 201 24.54% 41 5.01%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ North Dakota Secretary of State (1995). North Dakota Blue Book. Bismarck: North Dakota Secretary of State. p. 446.
  4. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "County History". North Dakota.gov. The State of North Dakota. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  6. ^ Wick, Douglas A. North Dakota Place Names. Hedemarken Collectibles. p. 217. ISBN 0-9620968-0-6.
  7. ^ County History Archived February 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, State of North Dakota
  8. ^ a b Jackson, William (2024). North Dakota Tornadoes Twisters & Cyclones. Dickinson, ND: Valley Star Publications. p. 23. ISBN 979-8-89480-378-4.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  9. ^ a b c Adams County ND Google Maps (accessed February 13, 2019)
  10. ^ ""Find an Altitude" Adams County ND - Google Maps (accessed February 13, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  11. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  14. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  15. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  16. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  17. ^ Holden Unorganized Territory consists of the boundaries of the former Holden Township.
  18. ^ Whetstone Township disorganized and became part of West Adams Unorganized Territory January 1, 2006.
  19. ^ Leip, David. "US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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