Adams County, North Dakota

Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 2,343.[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]

Not to be confused with Adams, North Dakota.

Adams County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°06′N 102°32′W
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedApril 17, 1907 (created)
April 24, 1907 (organized)
SeatHettinger
Largest cityHettinger
Area
 • Total989 sq mi (2,560 km2)
 • Land988 sq mi (2,560 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,343
 • Estimate 
(2019)
2,216
 • Density2.4/sq mi (0.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Geography

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.[8] Its terrain generally slopes eastward, and its highest point is on its upper west boundary line, at 3,002' (915m) ASL.[9] 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.[10]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Protected areas[8]
  • North Lemmon Lake State Game Management Area

Lakes[8]
  • North Lemmon Lake
  • Mirror Lake

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
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%
Est. 20192,216[11]−5.4%
US Decennial Census[12]
1790-1960[13] 1900-1990[14]
1990-2000[15] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 2,593 people, 1,121 households, and 725 families in the county. The population density was 2.6 people per square mile (1.0/km²). There were 1,416 housing units at an average density of 1.4 per square mile (0.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.50% White, 0.54% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 40.6% were of German, 27.9% Norwegian and 5.6% English ancestry.

There were 1,121 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

The county population contained 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,079, and the median income for a family was $34,306. Males had a median income of $23,073 versus $18,714 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,425. About 8.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,343 people, 1,098 households, and 658 families in the county.[16] 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 per square mile (0.54/km2).[17] 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.[16] 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.[18]

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.[16]

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.[19]

Population by decade

Communities
Detailed map of Adams County

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Townships

Unorganized territories

Defunct townships

Politics

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

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[22]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 74.6% 909 17.7% 216 7.6% 93
2012 71.4% 918 25.5% 328 3.1% 40
2008 62.0% 788 34.2% 435 3.8% 48
2004 70.9% 915 27.3% 353 1.8% 23
2000 71.2% 826 24.7% 286 4.1% 48
1996 49.9% 575 31.8% 366 18.3% 211
1992 39.8% 647 28.8% 469 31.4% 510
1988 58.6% 1,018 40.8% 708 0.6% 11
1984 70.7% 1,343 27.9% 530 1.4% 27
1980 68.7% 1,334 24.2% 470 7.1% 137
1976 48.5% 940 49.5% 959 2.0% 38
1972 62.8% 1,177 35.5% 665 1.8% 33
1968 57.3% 1,020 36.0% 641 6.7% 120
1964 46.5% 877 53.5% 1,010 0.1% 1
1960 59.7% 1,232 40.3% 832
1956 64.9% 1,338 35.1% 723 0.1% 2
1952 70.5% 1,561 28.6% 633 0.9% 19
1948 51.0% 908 42.3% 753 6.7% 119
1944 58.6% 966 40.5% 668 0.9% 14
1940 58.8% 1,231 40.0% 837 1.3% 27
1936 31.0% 746 55.0% 1,321 14.0% 337
1932 35.1% 915 58.1% 1,514 6.8% 177
1928 70.7% 1,590 28.6% 644 0.7% 16
1924 40.3% 776 5.5% 106 54.3% 1,046
1920 77.9% 1,377 19.6% 347 2.5% 44
1916 43.6% 469 49.5% 532 6.9% 74
1912 24.2% 205 29.3% 249 46.5% 395
1908 70.5% 577 24.5% 201 5.0% 41

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  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. 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. Adams County ND Google Maps (accessed 13 February 2019)
  9. ""Find an Altitude" Adams County ND - Google Maps (accessed 13 February 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  10. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  11. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  12. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  13. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  14. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  15. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  16. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  17. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  18. "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  19. "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  20. Holden Unorganized Territory consists of the boundaries of the former Holden Township.
  21. Whetstone Township disorganized and became part of West Adams Unorganized Territory January 1, 2006.
  22. Leip, David. "US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 12, 2018.

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