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Adamstown

Maryland · 2,331 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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Adamstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,857. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $469,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 93% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,331
−7%since 2019
from 2,512 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,191 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 2,361 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2019
from 38.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Adamstown
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,857
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $160,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,348
+4%since 2019
from $52,085 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$469,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $443,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
5.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,116)
Black8.4%(211)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(56)
Asian2.9%(74)
Other2.2%(55)
Diversity Score35.2%(884)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(1,725)
Black7.7%(179)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(171)
Asian3.7%(87)
Other2%(46)
Diversity Score46.9%(1,093)
Diversity Score
47
+33%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
−2%since 2019
from 42.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 74.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adamstown, Maryland?

Adamstown, Maryland has about 2,331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adamstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Adamstown, Maryland earns about $167,857 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 $469,200.

How educated are people in Adamstown, Maryland?

About 60.2% 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 1.1% of people in Adamstown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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