Adams County, Washington
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Question 1 of 7
What should I know about this county?
About Adams County
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,613. The county seat is Ritzville, and its largest city is Othello. The county was formed out of Whitman County in November 1883 and is named after John Adams, the second President of the United States. Adams County's two most populous cities are Ritzville and Othello. Ritzville is located in the northeastern corner of the county at the junction of I-90 and US 395, making it a popular stop for travelers. Ritzville is an hour's drive from Spokane. Othello is located in the southwestern panhandle of the county.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Question 2 of 7
What is this county like?
Adams County at a glance
- County seat
- Ritzville
- Population
- 20,613 (2020)
- Land area
- 1,930 sq mi
- Founded
- 1883
Question 3 of 7
Where do people live here?
Largest communities in Adams County
- Othello8,549
- Ritzville county seat1,767
- Lind535
- Washtucna211
- Hatton79
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Am I registered here?
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Question 5 of 7
Who runs elections in this county?
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Adams County election resources
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Question 6 of 7
Who are this county's neighbors?
Neighboring counties
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Who made this site?
Part of Washington Voter Check
This is the Adams County page of Washington Voter Check, a project of True the Vote, pointing Washington voters at the official tools that already exist — and at Scan Check Protect to verify your registration.
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