County · Pennsylvania
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County, Pennsylvania. Adams County had 107,594 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 47 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs, 21 towns and townships and 13 census-designated) and 27 census tracts. GEOID 42001.
Adams County is the county of the Gettysburg, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
107,594
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 103,852 · ACS 2020-2024: 106,115
Median household income
$84,092
±$2,436 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$268,500
±$6,871 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,115
±$39 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Adams County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 103,852 residents in Adams County. The Census Bureau estimates 107,594 for July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 106,115 over 519 square miles of land.
| Measure | Adams County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 106,115 | 13,018,639 | +3,645 |
| Households | 40,841±393 | 5,274,853 | +1,496 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.02 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 43,672±85 | 5,806,452 | +1,380 |
Adams County's population since 2000
From 91,292 in 2000 to 107,594 in 2025: up 17.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Adams County?
Adams County holds 47 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 21 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is Conewago Township, Adams County with 8,075 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Conewago Township, Adams County | 7,875 | $88,939 |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | 7,106 | $54,365 |
| Cumberland Township, Adams County | 7,033 | $83,021 |
| Oxford Township | 5,936 | $82,783 |
| Reading Township | 5,799 | $95,417 |
| Straban Township | 4,851 | $88,438 |
| Littlestown | 4,782 | $70,901 |
| Franklin Township, Adams County | 4,676 | $100,475 |
| Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County | 4,666 | $90,833 |
| Carroll Valley | 3,940 | $93,244 |
| Mount Joy Township, Adams County | 3,789 | $93,917 |
| Menallen Township, Adams County | 3,701 | $86,083 |
| McSherrystown | 3,077 | $61,159 |
| Union Township, Adams County | 3,076 | $94,857 |
| Germany Township | 2,844 | $102,656 |
| Hamilton Township, Adams County | 2,714 | $107,188 |
| Latimore Township | 2,646 | $84,750 |
| Butler Township, Adams County | 2,550 | $89,276 |
| Lake Meade | 2,539 | $114,917 |
| Berwick Township | 2,403 | $85,139 |
| Huntington Township, Adams County | 2,395 | $75,324 |
| Hamiltonban Township | 2,300 | $90,521 |
| Tyrone Township, Adams County | 2,268 | $77,460 |
| Lake Heritage | 2,158 | $138,003 |
| New Oxford | 1,868 | $63,000 |
| Bonneauville | 1,758 | $59,000 |
| East Berlin | 1,542 | $73,523 |
| Hampton | 1,432 | $66,700 |
| Liberty Township, Adams County | 1,376 | $93,250 |
| Biglerville | 1,225 | $52,407 |
| Midway, Adams CountyGEOID 4249224 | 1,059 | $41,234 |
| Abbottstown | 1,022 | $81,607 |
| Highland Township, Adams County | 997 | $108,958 |
| Arendtsville | 867 | $99,375 |
| Freedom Township, Adams County | 825 | $120,000 |
| Bendersville | 736 | $77,500 |
| York Springs | 683 | $92,750 |
| Fairfield | 526 | $55,774 |
| HeidlersburgGEOID 4233632 | 509 | $62,981 |
| HunterstownGEOID 4236352 | 506 | not published |
| AspersGEOID 4203312 | 486 | $87,778 |
| CashtownGEOID 4211576 | 453 | not published |
| McKnightstownGEOID 4246312 | 387 | $116,250 |
| OrrtannaGEOID 4257120 | 183 | $53,456 |
| IdavilleGEOID 4236712 | 176 | $92,813 |
| GardnersGEOID 4228488 | 137 | $67,292 |
| Table RockGEOID 4275968 | 133 | $98,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Adams County?
The median resident of Adams County is 43.7 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Adams County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±0.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% | 8.7% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.8%±0.3 pts | 73.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±0.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.8%±1.2 pts | 35.2% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9%±1.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Adams County earn?
Half of Adams County's 40,841 households earn less than $84,092 a year (±$2,436), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $82,768 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Adams County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,092±$2,436 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,363±$2,159 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,973±$773 | $44,355 | +$2,095 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±1.0 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.6%±2.7 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0%±0.9 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Adams County?
Owners occupy 78.9% of Adams County's occupied homes and renters 21.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $268,500 by its owner (±$6,871). The median renter pays $1,115 a month including utilities, and 32.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Adams County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $268,500±$6,871 | $254,500 | +$15,223 |
| Median gross rent | $1,115±$39 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.5%±3.5 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,780±$40 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.9%±1.3 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 43,672±85 | 5,806,452 | +1,380 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7%±1.2 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.5%±1.0 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Adams County building?
Builders took permits for 476 new housing units across Adams County in 2025 (476 single-family), 4.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Adams County get to work?
76.3% of Adams County's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Adams County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7%±0.9 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±1.4 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | +7.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min±0.8 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Adams County's census tracts?
Adams County is divided into 27 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,309 (Tract 315.02) to $113,294 (Tract 301.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Adams County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 67 |
| Median household income | 10th of 67 |
| Median home value | 12th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 60th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 67 |
| Median age | 34th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Adams County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.