Adams County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 106,115 #590 / 3,222
82th
Median Household Income $84,092 +11.9% #450 / 3,222
86th
Median Age 43.7 years +12.3% #1,021 / 3,222
68th
Median Home Value $268,500 -4.8% #791 / 3,222
75th
Median Gross Rent $1,115 -4.1% #685 / 3,222
79th
Poverty Rate 8.2% -35.0% #403 / 3,222
88th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.3%
Native Born
3.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$84,092 +11.9% vs nat'l
Rank #450 of 3,222
86th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,973 −0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #723 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.2% −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #403 of 3,222
88th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −36.6% vs nat'l
Rank #890 of 3,222
72th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8% −23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,142 of 3,222
65th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.8 min +11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #753 of 3,222
77th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$268,500 −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #791 of 3,222
75th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,115 −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #685 of 3,222
79th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.9% +22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #806 of 3,222
75th percentile
78.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Adams County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,037 of 3,222
68th percentile

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.