Adams County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 106,115 | — | #590 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,092 | +11.9% | #450 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,021 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $268,500 | -4.8% | #791 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,115 | -4.1% | #685 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -35.0% | #403 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adams County has a population of 106,115, making it the #590 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Adams County is $84,092, ranking #450 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Adams County is $268,500 (-4.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,115/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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94.0% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 106,115, making it the 590th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adams County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adams County is $84,092, which ranks #450 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Adams County is $268,500, 4.8% below the national median. Renters in Adams County pay a median gross rent of $1,115 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adams County, 25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Adams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.7%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Adams County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.