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Adams County

Pennsylvania · 103,852 residents · 518.693 sq mi
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Adams County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103,852
+14%since 2000
from 91,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+21%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K84K92K101K109K1990201020202024Adams County
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,411
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,704 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,312
+74%since 2000
from $18,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+21%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Adams County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(85,558)
Black1.1%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(3,323)
Asian0.5%(446)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(11,664)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(89,945)
Black1.4%(1,473)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(7,790)
Asian0.9%(952)
Other2.1%(2,208)
Diversity Score27.7%(28,746)
Segregation Score25.9%(26,922)
Diversity Score
28
+117%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams County, Pennsylvania?

Adams County, Pennsylvania has about 103,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Adams County, Pennsylvania earns about $68,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Adams County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $212,300, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Adams County, Pennsylvania?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Adams County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams County, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% of people in Adams County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,578 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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