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Adams County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Adams County, Pennsylvania has a population of 105,183, the 31st most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $81,071 and the median home value is $256,100. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Adams County Quick Facts

Population 105,183
Median Household Income $81,071
Median Home Value $256,100
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 43.8 years
Homeownership Rate 79.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%
High School Graduation 90.7%
Cities/Places 15
Population 105,183 31st of 67
Median Income $81,071 7% higher state
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Unemployment 3.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
62.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

23out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Adams County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Gettysburg borough7,929$52,65612.6%$237,000
Oxford borough5,763$61,47023.8%$309,600
Littlestown borough4,810$68,41515.3%$240,000
Carroll Valley borough3,962$90,5055.7%$287,400
McSherrystown borough3,094$70,89023.1%$188,200
Berlin borough2,407$53,97311.2%$122,800
Bonneauville borough1,975$63,6316.5%$217,100
New Oxford borough1,777$58,05613.3%$203,100
East Berlin borough1,575$71,5284.9%$215,700
Biglerville borough1,194$51,00018.2%$212,800
York Springs borough871$75,75015.6%$181,100
Arendtsville borough852$98,1257.0%$206,500
Abbottstown borough804$72,2668.5%$196,500
Bendersville borough667$80,4617.3%$180,100
Fairfield borough638$59,06324.6%$219,000

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Population Overview

Adams County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 105,183. It is the 31st most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adams County is 43.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adams County is $81,071. This is 7% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $256,100. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Adams County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Adams County, Pennsylvania?

Adams County has a population of 105,183, making it the 31st most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Adams County?

The median household income in Adams County is $81,071 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Adams County, Pennsylvania?

Adams County contains 15 Census-designated places.