title: Adams, Illinois
text: # Adams, Illinois
  
  Adams is a census-designated place in Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Adams is about 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Quincy.
  
  Adams was laid out in 1838.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Adams is located at 39°52′15″N 91°11′59″W﻿ / ﻿39.870860°N 91.199850°W﻿ / 39.870860; -91.199850. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Adams has a total area of 2.24 square miles (5.80 $km^2),$ all land.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  As of the 2020 census there were 75 people, 28 households, and 16 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 33.53 inhabitants per square mile $(12.95/km^2).$ There were 35 housing units at an average density of 15.65 per square mile $(6.04/km^2).$ The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.33% White, 1.33% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 5.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
  
  