Adams County, Wisconsin

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Adams County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
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Country United States


State Wisconsin
Founded1848
SeatFriendship
Largest cityAdams
Area
 • Total689 sq mi (1,780 km2)
 • Land646 sq mi (1,670 km2)
 • Water43 sq mi (110 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total20,240
 • Density31.3/sq mi (12.1/km2)
Website[[1] www.co.adams.wi.us/%20www.co.adams.wi.us]]


Adams County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,240. The county seat is Friendship. The county was created in 1848 and organized in 1853.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 689 square miles (1,780 km²), of which 646 square miles (1,670 km²) is land and 43 square miles (110 km²) (6.2%) is water.

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As of the 2020 census, there were 20,240 people, 9,000 households, and 5,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 31.3 inhabitants per square mile (12.1/km²). There were 12,000 housing units at an average density of 18.6 per square mile (7.2/km²).

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Adams County is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Castle Rock Lake and Petenwell Lake, which are popular for boating, fishing, and camping.

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