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Adamstown

Pennsylvania · 1,938 residents · 1.38 sq mi
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Adamstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,321. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
1,938
+61%since 2000
from 1,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,404 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9701K2K2K3K1990201020202024Adamstown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,321
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,740
+43%since 2000
from $20,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,185)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,705)
Black1.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(75)
Asian2.6%(50)
Other2.3%(45)
Diversity Score24.5%(474)
Diversity Score
24
+643%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adamstown, Pennsylvania?

Adamstown, Pennsylvania has about 1,938 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adamstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Adamstown, Pennsylvania earns about $77,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adamstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Adamstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $201,600, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Adamstown, Pennsylvania?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Adamstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adamstown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.3% of people in Adamstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adamstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Adamstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 830 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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