Adams County
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- Population
- 530,225
- Area
- 1,166.74 sq mi (3,021.84 km²), 16.87 sq mi water
- Median age
- 34.8
- Households
- 188,730
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $94,571
- Median house value
- $484,200
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Movies Around Town: Nightmare Before Christmas
Catch a free showing of the movie and participate in our Halloween costume contest!
Registration now open for the 42nd annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk
The City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 42nd annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk Race on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center located at 555 N. 11th Avenue.
Elementary school students invited to participate in Name that Snowplow contest
Info about Prop 123 hearing
At a business meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, Arvada City Council will consider changes to the Land Development Code that are needed to comply with Colorado Proposition 123, which provides funding for affordable housing projects.
Contribute to the annual Children’s Stuffed Animal Drive starting Oct. 1
The Sue Corbett Active Adult Center invites the community to bring comfort to children facing difficult circumstances by participating in its annual stuffed animal drive benefiting the Child Rescue Foundation.