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Adams, Wisconsin, in Adams county, is 63 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 115 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 1,914.
In Adams, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Adams live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Adams. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Adams had a median family income of $32,981.
About 60% of housing units in Adams are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Adams benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Wisconsin.
In Adams, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Comparing Adams to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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