Adams, WI

Adams is a town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,812 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Adams is located in the town.

Adams was first settled in 1836 by John and Sarah (Dixon) Adams. The town was named for John Adams, second president of the United States. A post office has been in operation at Adams since 1837.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.92%, is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,788 people, 1,079 households, and 814 families residing in the town. The population density was 67.5 people per square mile (25.1/km²). There were 1,253 housing units at an average density of 28.3 per square mile (11.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98% White, 0% African American, 0% Native American, 0% Asian