Adams, New York

Adams, New York
Adams Commercial Historic District
Adams
Adams
Coordinates: 43°48′36″N 76°01′26″W / 43.81000°N 76.02389°W / 43.81000; -76.02389
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyJefferson
Incorporated1802
Government
 • MayorThomas Ross(R)
Town Council
Area
 • Total
42.38 sq mi (109.77 km2)
 • Land42.23 sq mi (109.38 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
Elevation
619 ft (189 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,973
 • Density120.6/sq mi (46.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code315
FIPS code36-045-00210
Websitewww.townofadams.com

Adams is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Named after President John Adams, the town had a population of 5,143 at the 2010 census. The town contains a village also named Adams. The village and town are south of Watertown.