Adams, Illinois

Adams is a census-designated place in Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Adams is about 13 mi southeast of Quincy.

Adams was laid out in 1838.

Geography
Adams is located at 39.87086°N, -91.19985°W. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Adams has a total area of 2.24 sqmi, 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 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 15.65 /sqmi. 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.