Adams County, Administrative county in north-central Colorado, US.
Adams County spans 3,102 square kilometers across suburban and rural areas, with Brighton functioning as its administrative center and capital.
The county, officially established on April 15, 1901, received its name from Colorado Governor Alva Adams who served the state in the late 1800s.
The population of Adams County expanded from 9,000 residents in 1910 to more than 519,000 in 2020, creating diverse communities within its boundaries.
The county includes multiple municipalities such as Aurora, Commerce City, Thornton, and Westminster, forming part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Colorado Air and Space Port in Adams County operates as a transportation facility dedicated to advancing aerospace technologies and commercial space operations.
Location: Colorado
Inception: April 15, 1901
Capital city: Brighton
Website: http://www.co.adams.co.us
Shares border with: Weld County, Morgan County, Washington County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, Jefferson County, Broomfield County
Website: http://co.adams.co.us
GPS coordinates: 39.87000,-104.35000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
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