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Adamstown

Maryland · 2,025 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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Adamstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $195,625. Population has declined 15% since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $601,700. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,025
−15%since 2023
from 2,381 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,903 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 2,238 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+13%since 2023
from 46.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Adamstown
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$195,625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $198,993 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,229
+9%since 2023
from $66,407 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
+3%since 2023
from 0.272 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $585,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,943)
Black5.6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(153)
Asian1.6%(37)
Other4.8%(114)
Diversity Score40.5%(965)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,661)
Black4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(148)
Asian3.5%(71)
Other3.2%(65)
Diversity Score39.8%(805)
Diversity Score
40
−2%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
−2%since 2023
from 35.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
46.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adamstown, Maryland?

Adamstown, Maryland has about 2,025 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adamstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Adamstown, Maryland earns about $195,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adamstown, Maryland expensive?

In Adamstown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $601,700.

How educated are people in Adamstown, Maryland?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in Adamstown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adamstown, Maryland?

About 0.9% of people in Adamstown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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