See also: Adams (CDP), Massachusetts As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 8,809 people, 3,992 households, and 2,431 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older.