Demographics & People — Adams, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,584 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
| Median Age | 47.6 |
| Total Households | 2,970 |
| Family Households | 1,331 |
| Average Household Size | 1.88 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,218 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Asian | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 190 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,442 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,165 |
| Polish | 1,064 |
| Irish | 639 |
| Italian | 626 |
| English | 622 |
| Other groups | 614 |
| German | 506 |
| French Canadian | 329 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 214 |
Language
| English Only | 5,035 |
| Spanish | 114 |
| Population 5+ | 5,306 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 340 |
| Population 18+ | 4,797 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Adams, Massachusetts.