Adams
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Adams

County

Details

GEOID
08001
State
CO
Population
554,668 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
39.8736, -104.3379

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

60% (6/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
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Agencies (23)
Services
Legislative bodies (5)
Elected officials (5)
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (23)

Human Services Department

Executive Adams

Programs and services for individuals and families including SNAP, Medicaid, and Colorado Works

Office of Emergency Management

Public_safety Adams

Emergency preparedness and environmental risk management

Assessor's Office

Executive Adams

Valuing all real and personal property within the county for tax purposes

Information Technology & Innovation Department

Executive Adams

Network management, software development, cybersecurity, and data analytics

Coroner's Office

Executive Adams

Establishing cause and manner of death as mandated by Colorado Revised Statute

Community Safety & Well-Being Department

Executive Adams

Social equity and justice initiatives to elevate people, improve systems, and strengthen neighborhoods

County Manager's Office

Executive Adams

Implements policies and priorities of the Board of County Commissioners and oversees day-to-day operations

Riverdale Animal Shelter

Executive Adams

Animal sheltering, adoption, low-cost vaccinations, and microchip clinics

Communications Department

Executive Adams

Information link between Adams County, communities, residents, and media

Community & Economic Development Department

Executive Adams

Planning and community investment through partnerships with neighborhoods, businesses, and agencies

Colorado Air and Space Port

Executive Adams

Public-use general aviation airport and FAA commercial spaceport owned by Adams County

Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts

Executive Adams

County parks system, open space, Riverdale Regional Park, fairgrounds, trails, and cultural arts

Board of County Commissioners

Legislative Adams

Five-member elected governing board of Adams County

Budget & Finance Department

Executive Adams

Accounting, payroll, procurement, contracts, and expense management for all county departments

County Attorney's Office

Executive Adams

General counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and county departments

Clerk & Recorder's Office

Executive Adams

Maps, elections, marriage licenses, motor vehicle titles, document recording, and voter registration

Sheriff's Office

Public_safety Adams

Law enforcement, emergency response, detention management, and community programs

Facilities & Fleet Management

Executive Adams

Construction, renovation, building maintenance, landscaping, vehicle fleet, and recycling/sustainability

Health Department

Executive Adams

Immunizations, disease prevention, health education, environmental health inspections, and emergency preparedness

People & Culture Services

Executive Adams

Recruitment, testing, selection, salary and benefit administration, and policy enforcement

Public Works Department

Executive Adams

Transportation and drainage systems for safety and welfare of residents

District Attorney's Office

Executive Adams

17th Judicial District prosecution, community safety and criminal justice

Treasurer & Public Trustee's Office

Executive Adams

Property tax collection, county fund management, and foreclosure oversight