Adams County, PA

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2021 Population

103,782

1.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.76%

2.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,492

5.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$217,600

2.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,901

1.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Adams County, PA had a population of 104k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $72,492. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Adams County, PA grew from 102,627 to 103,782, a 1.13% increase and its median household income grew from $68,411 to $72,492, a 5.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), White (Hispanic) (3.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), Other (Hispanic) (1.7%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%).

None of the households in Adams County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Adams County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Adams County, PA are Gettysburg College (717 degrees awarded in 2021) and United Lutheran Seminary (54 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Adams County, PA was $217,600, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Adams County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Adams County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Adams County, PA borders Carroll County, MD, Frederick County, MD, Cumberland County, PA, Franklin County, PA, and York County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Adams County, PA is home to a population of 104k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.5% of Adams County, PA residents were born outside of the country (3.63k people).

In 2021, there were 23.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.7k people) in Adams County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.96k White (Hispanic) and 2.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Adams County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Adams County, PA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Adams County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Adams County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.7k ± 167
White (Hispanic)
3.96k ± 478
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.06k ± 285

7.28%

Hispanic Population

7.55k people

7.28% of the people in Adams County, PA are hispanic (7.55k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Adams County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
98,153 ± 7,663 people
Dominican Republic
81,192 ± 6,974 people
China
66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

Foreign-Born Population

3.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.63k people

3.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.94k people

As of 2021, 3.5% of Adams County, PA residents (3.63k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Adams County, PA was 3.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Adams County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,757 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
974 ± 196
Gulf War (1990s)
940 ± 197

Adams County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Adams County, PA employs 51.9k people. The largest industries in Adams County, PA are Manufacturing (8,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,092 people), and Retail Trade (5,702 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,226), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,389), and Utilities ($78,958).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

51.9k

2021 Value

± 1,460

1.47%

1 Year growth

± 3.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Adams County, PA grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 51.2k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Adams County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,552 people), Management Occupations (4,572 people), and Production Occupations (4,572 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Adams County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.9k

2021 Value

± 1,460

1.47%

1 Year growth

± 3.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Adams County, PA grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 51.2k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Adams County, PA, are Manufacturing (8,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,092 people), and Retail Trade (5,702 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Adams County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Adams County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,538

Median earning men ± $2,578

$31,288

Median earning women ± $934

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,029), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,989), and Information ($64,911).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($50,000), Public Administration ($47,373), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,433).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

634
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
495
Manufacturing
420
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.01M
Manufacturing
$734k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$115k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Adams County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.43%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.43%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Adams County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Adams County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Adams County, PA awarded 771 degrees. The student population of Adams County, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,311 male students and 1,381 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Adams County, PA are White (597 and 81%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (68 and 9.23%), Black or African American (28 and 3.8%), and Two or More Races (20 and 2.71%).

The largest universities in Adams County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Gettysburg College (717 and 93%) and United Lutheran Seminary (54 and 7%).

The most popular majors in Adams County, PA are General Political Science & Government (71 and 9.21%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (66 and 8.56%), and Exercise Physiology (61 and 7.91%).

The median tuition cost in Adams County, PA for private four year colleges is $59,960.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Adams County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,692 (48.7% men and 51.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,692 students enrolled in Adams County, PA, 48.7% men and 51.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,897 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
66 degree-majors awarded
Exercise Physiology
61 degree-majors awarded
General Political Science & Government
71 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Adams County, PA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Adams County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gettysburg College
717 degrees awarded
United Lutheran Seminary
54 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gettysburg College with 717 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 343 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Adams County, PA, which is 0.801 times less than the 428 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 597 degrees mean that there were 8.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 68 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($59,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Adams County, PA was $217,600 in 2021, which is 0.889 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $212,300 to $217,600, a 2.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Adams County, PA is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Adams County, PA have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Adams County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Adams County, PA is $72,492. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Adams County, PA was Census Tract 314.01 with a value of $95,510, followed by Census Tract 311.02 and Census Tract 316, with respective values of $90,724 and $88,438.

In 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.88%.

Housing

Property

$217,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,225

$31,128

Median Property Taxes

±$971

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Adams County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Adams County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78% of the housing units in Adams County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Adams County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 314.01
Census Tract 311.02
Census Tract 316

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Adams County, PA was Census Tract 314.01 with a value of $95,510, followed by Census Tract 311.02 and Census Tract 316, with respective values of $90,724 and $88,438.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Adams County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,492

Median Household Income

± $2,312

39.9k

Number of Households

± 1,190

In 2021, the median household income of the 39.9k households in Adams County, PA grew to $72,492 from the previous year's value of $68,411.

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Adams County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (8.32%)
Worked At Home (7.47%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Adams County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.32%) and those who worked at home (7.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Adams County, PA have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.35% of the workforce in Adams County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Adams County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Adams County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Adams County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Adams County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.88%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, PA (7.73k out of 99.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Adams County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.1% of the children was living in poverty in Adams County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 134 in Adams County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 17 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Adams County, PA has health coverage, with 51.7% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Adams County, PA see 1944 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year (1904 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2935 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 997 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,944 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Adams County, PA

Primary care physicians in Adams County, PA see an average of 1,944 patients per year. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year (1,904 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Adams County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.14%

Uninsured

51.7%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Adams County, PA grew by 9.97% from 5.58% to 6.14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Adams County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.2 in Adams County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Adams County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.8% in Adams County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Adams County, PA.

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