Adams County, PA
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Adams County Overview
104,604
TOTAL POPULATION
52,094
MALE POPULATION
52,510
FEMALE POPULATION
99.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.80
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,349
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,509
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,975
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,039
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
53,876
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Adams County Area Codes
Race in Adams County
The most populous races in Adams County are White / Caucasian (95,750 | 91.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7,688 | 7.3%), and Two or more Races (3,797 | 3.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 844 | 0.8% |
| Black / African American | 1,694 | 1.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 4 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,688 | 7.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 341 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 95,750 | 91.5% |
| Two or more Races | 3,797 | 3.6% |
| Some other Race | 2,174 | 2.1% |
| Total | 104,604 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Adams County
The most populous ancestries reported in Adams County are German (35,181 | 33.6%), Irish (13,224 | 12.6%), English (10,859 | 10.4%), American (9,894 | 9.5%), and Italian (4,929 | 4.7%), together accounting for 70.8% of all Adams County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 101 | 0.1% |
| Aleut | 8 | 0.0% |
| Alsatian | 22 | 0.0% |
| American | 9,894 | 9.5% |
| Apache | 5 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 206 | 0.2% |
| Argentinean | 35 | 0.0% |
| Armenian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 28 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 46 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 112 | 0.1% |
| Belizean | 15 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 63 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 21 | 0.0% |
| Bolivian | 30 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 6 | 0.0% |
| British | 693 | 0.7% |
| Burmese | 54 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 205 | 0.2% |
| Cape Verdean | 1 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 18 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 385 | 0.4% |
| Central American Indian | 16 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 139 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 2 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 40 | 0.0% |
| Comanche | 13 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 4 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 24 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 105 | 0.1% |
| Crow | 3 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 243 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 236 | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 143 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 72 | 0.1% |
| Delaware | 32 | 0.0% |
| Dominican | 405 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 1,008 | 1.0% |
| Eastern European | 168 | 0.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Egyptian | 13 | 0.0% |
| English | 10,859 | 10.4% |
| Estonian | 8 | 0.0% |
| European | 1,421 | 1.4% |
| Filipino | 5 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 82 | 0.1% |
| French | 2,177 | 2.1% |
| French Canadian | 160 | 0.2% |
| German | 35,181 | 33.6% |
| Greek | 582 | 0.6% |
| Guatemalan | 91 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 73 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 12 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 537 | 0.5% |
| Icelander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 386 | 0.4% |
| Iranian | 52 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13,224 | 12.6% |
| Iroquois | 14 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 14 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 4,929 | 4.7% |
| Jamaican | 52 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 199 | 0.2% |
| Laotian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 131 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 68 | 0.1% |
| Lumbee | 5 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 4,419 | 4.2% |
| Mexican American Indian | 224 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Navajo | 7 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 27 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 90 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 296 | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 16 | 0.0% |
| Panamanian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 569 | 0.5% |
| Peruvian | 106 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 3,236 | 3.1% |
| Portuguese | 168 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,607 | 1.5% |
| Romanian | 30 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 775 | 0.7% |
| Salvadoran | 269 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 209 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,255 | 1.2% |
| Scottish | 1,396 | 1.3% |
| Serbian | 44 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 7 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 53 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 205 | 0.2% |
| Slovene | 13 | 0.0% |
| South African | 24 | 0.0% |
| South American | 262 | 0.3% |
| South American Indian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 69 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 108 | 0.1% |
| Spanish American Indian | 33 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 160 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 225 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 509 | 0.5% |
| Swiss | 499 | 0.5% |
| Syrian | 21 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 294 | 0.3% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 3 | 0.0% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 8 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 326 | 0.3% |
| Ute | 2 | 0.0% |
| Venezuelan | 42 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 788 | 0.7% |
| West Indian | 21 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 78 | 0.1% |
| Yup'ik | 2 | 0.0% | View All 114 Rows |
Immigrants in Adams County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Adams County came from Latin America (2,083 | 2.0%), Central America (1,752 | 1.7%), Mexico (1,541 | 1.5%), Asia (625 | 0.6%), and Europe (581 | 0.6%), together accounting for 6.3% of all Adams County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 8 | 0.0% |
| Africa | 170 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 625 | 0.6% |
| Australia | 14 | 0.0% |
| Belarus | 9 | 0.0% |
| Belize | 8 | 0.0% |
| Bolivia | 9 | 0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 21 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 23 | 0.0% |
| Cameroon | 11 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 47 | 0.0% |
| Caribbean | 219 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 1,752 | 1.7% |
| Chile | 7 | 0.0% |
| China | 176 | 0.2% |
| Colombia | 25 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 1 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 171 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Africa | 43 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 215 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 204 | 0.2% |
| Egypt | 4 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 116 | 0.1% |
| England | 70 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 581 | 0.6% |
| France | 22 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 150 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 9 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 66 | 0.1% |
| Haiti | 22 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 8 | 0.0% |
| Hungary | 6 | 0.0% |
| India | 108 | 0.1% |
| Iran | 2 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 12 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 26 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 19 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 18 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 20 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 2,083 | 2.0% |
| Lebanon | 9 | 0.0% |
| Liberia | 9 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 1,541 | 1.5% |
| Middle Africa | 39 | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | 18 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 50 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 147 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 29 | 0.0% |
| Pakistan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Panama | 9 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 39 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 87 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 46 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 5 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 99 | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 29 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 29 | 0.0% |
| South America | 112 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 121 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 276 | 0.3% |
| Southern Europe | 40 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 5 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 5 | 0.0% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 25 | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | 18 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 158 | 0.2% |
| Western Africa | 9 | 0.0% |
| Western Asia | 13 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 190 | 0.2% |
| Zaire | 28 | 0.0% | View All 72 Rows |
Sex and Age in Adams County
Sex and Age in Adams County
The most populous age groups in Adams County are 60 to 64 Years (3,942 | 7.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (4,285 | 8.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,558 (4.9%) | 2,393 (4.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,135 (6.0%) | 2,567 (4.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,059 (5.9%) | 3,102 (5.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 3,758 (7.2%) | 3,536 (6.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 3,527 (6.8%) | 3,443 (6.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,789 (5.3%) | 2,648 (5.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,923 (5.6%) | 2,875 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 3,128 (6.0%) | 2,824 (5.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 2,535 (4.9%) | 2,636 (5.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 3,154 (6.0%) | 3,113 (5.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 3,616 (6.9%) | 3,659 (7.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,831 (7.3%) | 3,717 (7.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 3,942 (7.6%) | 4,285 (8.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 3,577 (6.9%) | 3,636 (6.9%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,714 (5.2%) | 3,025 (5.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,848 (3.5%) | 2,072 (4.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 1,087 (2.1%) | 1,498 (2.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 913 (1.8%) | 1,481 (2.8%) |
| Total | 52,094 (100.0%) | 52,510 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Adams County
Median Family Size in Adams County
The median family size in Adams County is 2.98 persons per family, with married-couple families (22,668 | 80.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3,441 | 12.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 22,668 (80.9%) | 3.00 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,899 (6.8%) | 2.92 |
| Single Female/Mother | 3,441 (12.3%) | 2.88 |
| Total Families | 28,008 (100.0%) | 2.98 |
Median Household Size in Adams County
The median household size in Adams County is 2.51 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,899 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (11,998 | 30.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 22,668 (56.7%) | 3.02 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,899 (4.8%) | 3.38 |
| Single Female/Mother | 3,441 (8.6%) | 3.12 |
| Non-family | 11,998 (30.0%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 40,006 (100.0%) | 2.51 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Adams County
Out of a total of 40,006 households in Adams County, 28,008 (70.0%) are family households, while 11,998 (30.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14,189, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,962.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 9,962 (24.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 14,189 (35.5%) | 1,685 (4.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 5,941 (14.8%) | 140 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 4,793 (12.0%) | 174 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,872 (4.7%) | 11 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 797 (2.0%) | 26 (0.1%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 416 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 28,008 (70.0%) | 11,998 (30.0%) |
Female Fertility in Adams County
Fertility by Age in Adams County
Average fertility rate in Adams County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 4 (0.4%) | 1.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 885 (86.9%) | 99.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 129 (12.7%) | 14.0 |
| Total | 1,018 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Adams County
81.4% of women with births (1,018) in Adams County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 17.2% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 733 (82.8%) | 152 (17.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 96 (74.4%) | 33 (25.6%) |
| Total | 829 (81.4%) | 189 (18.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Adams County
Average fertility rate in Adams County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 51.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.3% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 145 (14.2%) | 45.0 |
| High School Diploma | 324 (31.8%) | 51.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 349 (34.3%) | 49.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 103 (10.1%) | 35.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 97 (9.5%) | 44.0 |
| Total | 1,018 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Adams County
18.6% of women with births in Adams County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 26.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 112 (77.2%) | 33 (22.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 238 (73.5%) | 86 (26.5%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 279 (79.9%) | 70 (20.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 103 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 829 (81.4%) | 189 (18.6%) |
Income in Adams County
Income Overview in Adams County
Per Capita Income in Adams County is $37,349, while median incomes of families and households are $95,509 and $78,975 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 104,604 | $37,349 |
| Median Family Income | 28,008 | $95,509 |
| Mean Family Income | 28,008 | $109,789 |
| Median Household Income | 40,006 | $78,975 |
| Mean Household Income | 40,006 | $94,922 |
| Income Deficit | 28,008 | $11,039 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 104,604 | 35.31% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 104,604 | 64.69¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 104,604 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Adams County
Average Earnings in Adams County are $38,371, $47,083 for men and $30,460 for women, a difference of 35.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 30,691 (52.7%) | $47,083 |
| Female | 27,571 (47.3%) | $30,460 |
| Total | 58,262 (100.0%) | $38,371 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Adams County
The most common earnings brackets in Adams County are $100,000+ for men (4,067 | 13.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (2,039 | 7.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 2,076 (6.8%) | 2,039 (7.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 1,377 (4.5%) | 1,741 (6.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 1,039 (3.4%) | 1,155 (4.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 607 (2.0%) | 1,040 (3.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 617 (2.0%) | 930 (3.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 549 (1.8%) | 951 (3.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 700 (2.3%) | 970 (3.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 439 (1.4%) | 803 (2.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 442 (1.4%) | 751 (2.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 522 (1.7%) | 1,427 (5.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,054 (3.4%) | 1,827 (6.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,756 (5.7%) | 1,910 (6.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,674 (5.4%) | 1,748 (6.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,613 (5.3%) | 1,330 (4.8%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,889 (6.1%) | 1,129 (4.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,234 (4.0%) | 1,066 (3.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 2,903 (9.5%) | 1,712 (6.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 2,330 (7.6%) | 1,399 (5.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,803 (12.4%) | 1,889 (6.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 4,067 (13.3%) | 1,754 (6.4%) |
| Total | 30,691 (100.0%) | 27,571 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Adams County
Average earnings in Adams County are $54,966 for men and $36,584 for women, a difference of 33.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,549, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,124. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,061, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,341.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $40,124 | $20,341 |
| High School Diploma | $49,759 | $30,330 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $53,721 | $35,374 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,071 | $51,976 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,549 | $68,061 |
| Total | $54,966 | $36,584 |
Family Income in Adams County
Family Income Brackets in Adams County
According to the Adams County family income data, there are 7,366 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 280 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 616 | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 280 | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 728 | 2.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,148 | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,717 | 9.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,789 | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,481 | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,366 | 26.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,249 | 11.6% |
| $200,000+ | 2,633 | 9.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Adams County
7+ person families (287 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Adams County with $153,507 per family, while 2-person families (14,765 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $40,992 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 14,765 (52.7%) | $81,984 |
| 3-Person Families | 6,009 (21.4%) | $100,096 |
| 4-Person Families | 4,506 (16.1%) | $122,668 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,734 (6.2%) | $111,400 |
| 6-Person Families | 707 (2.5%) | $99,234 |
| 7+ Person Families | 287 (1.0%) | $153,507 |
| Total | 28,008 (100.0%) | $95,509 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Adams County
The median family income in Adams County is $95,509, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,058) having the highest median family income of $145,922, while families with no earners (4,984) have the lowest median family income of $56,646, accounting for 14.5% and 17.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 4,984 (17.8%) | $56,646 |
| 1 Earner | 7,095 (25.3%) | $67,578 |
| 2 Earners | 11,871 (42.4%) | $111,530 |
| 3+ Earners | 4,058 (14.5%) | $145,922 |
| Total | 28,008 (100.0%) | $95,509 |
Household Income in Adams County
Household Income Brackets in Adams County
With 8,561 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Adams County, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 840 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,240 | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 840 | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,480 | 6.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,600 | 6.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,721 | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7,361 | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,801 | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8,561 | 21.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,521 | 8.8% |
| $200,000+ | 2,880 | 7.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Adams County
The median household income in Adams County is $78,975, with the highest median household income of $94,861 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,868 households (39.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $55,946, with 13,162 households (32.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 880 (2.2%) | $63,750 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 10,096 (25.2%) | $87,276 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 15,868 (39.7%) | $94,861 |
| 65+ Years | 13,162 (32.9%) | $55,946 |
| Total | 40,006 (100.0%) | $78,975 |
Poverty in Adams County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
With 7.2% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of Adams County, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 165 males (33.5%) and 325 females (13.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 248 (10.1%) | 325 (13.7%) |
| 5 Years | 165 (33.5%) | 38 (6.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 360 (9.4%) | 337 (10.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 236 (13.7%) | 193 (10.6%) |
| 15 Years | 89 (13.1%) | 81 (13.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 162 (13.0%) | 95 (7.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 430 (11.6%) | 405 (10.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 476 (8.5%) | 313 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 243 (4.3%) | 659 (12.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 361 (5.4%) | 519 (7.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 329 (4.2%) | 595 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 224 (3.6%) | 359 (5.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 246 (6.7%) | 421 (9.2%) |
| Total | 3,569 (7.2%) | 4,340 (8.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Adams County
According to the poverty statistics in Adams County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.4% of males and 94.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,207 (89.9%) | 2,048 (86.3%) |
| 5 Years | 328 (66.5%) | 534 (93.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3,470 (90.6%) | 2,747 (89.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,489 (86.3%) | 1,631 (89.4%) |
| 15 Years | 590 (86.9%) | 544 (87.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 1,082 (87.0%) | 1,144 (92.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3,266 (88.4%) | 3,411 (89.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 5,158 (91.5%) | 5,202 (94.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,363 (95.7%) | 4,786 (87.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,369 (94.6%) | 6,231 (92.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 7,438 (95.8%) | 7,376 (92.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6,027 (96.4%) | 6,270 (94.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3,452 (93.3%) | 4,165 (90.8%) |
| Total | 46,239 (92.8%) | 46,089 (91.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Adams County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Adams County show that 3.0% or 674 of the total 22,668 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.8%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.0%, which includes 304 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 14,690 (98.0%) | 304 (2.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 5,902 (95.6%) | 272 (4.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,354 (94.2%) | 83 (5.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 48 (76.2%) | 15 (23.8%) |
| Total | 21,994 (97.0%) | 674 (3.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Adams County
According to the poverty data in Adams County, 7.1% or 134 single-father households and 17.7% or 609 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (27.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 137 households (49.6%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 39 (5.4%) | 124 (7.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 47 (4.7%) | 348 (22.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 48 (27.3%) | 137 (49.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 134 (7.1%) | 609 (17.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Adams County
The poverty data for Adams County shows that 674 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 743 of the single-parent households (13.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (23.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 185 household (40.9%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 304 (2.0%) | 163 (6.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 272 (4.4%) | 395 (15.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 83 (5.8%) | 185 (40.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 15 (23.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 674 (3.0%) | 743 (13.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Adams County
Employment by Class of Employer in Adams County
Among the 50,568 employed individuals in Adams County, private company employees (35,041 | 69.3%), not-for-profit organizations (5,291 | 10.5%), and local government employees (3,659 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 35,041 | 69.3% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,286 | 2.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,762 | 5.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 5,291 | 10.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 3,659 | 7.2% |
| State Government Employees | 1,119 | 2.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 1,329 | 2.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 81 | 0.2% |
| Total | 50,568 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Adams County
According to the labor force statistics for Adams County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (86,478), 62.3% or 53,876 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 1,832 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.9% or 4,725 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.7% or 342 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 3,194 (53.4%) | 342 (10.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 5,409 (77.6%) | 270 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 4,725 (86.9%) | 175 (3.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 4,725 (81.5%) | 175 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 9,466 (85.1%) | 312 (3.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11,497 (84.9%) | 230 (2.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 5,804 (76.9%) | 151 (2.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,961 (60.3%) | 69 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,549 (27.4%) | 92 (2.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 543 (6.1%) | 15 (2.8%) |
| Total | 53,876 (62.3%) | 1,832 (3.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Adams County
According to labor force statistics for Adams County, 79.7% of individuals (41,185) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (51,675) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 1,112 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.1% or 10,857 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.7% or 136 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 2,884 (64.1%) | 211 (4.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 16,107 (78.9%) | 592 (2.9%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 11,328 (80.9%) | 406 (2.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 10,857 (85.1%) | 230 (1.8%) |
| Total | 41,185 (79.7%) | 1,395 (2.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Adams County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Adams County are Community & Social Service (4,869 | 9.4%), Management (4,633 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,163 | 6.1%), Education Instruction & Library (3,110 | 6.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,223 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Adams County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.4%), Legal Services & Support (76.8%), and Health Technologists (75.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 2,936 (63.4%) | 1,697 (36.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 729 (39.4%) | 1,123 (60.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,728 (77.7%) | 495 (22.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 804 (72.7%) | 302 (27.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 745 (86.9%) | 112 (13.1%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 179 (68.9%) | 81 (31.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 1,400 (28.7%) | 3,469 (71.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 269 (31.4%) | 587 (68.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 52 (23.2%) | 172 (76.8%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 827 (26.6%) | 2,283 (73.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 252 (37.1%) | 427 (62.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 558 (17.6%) | 2,605 (82.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 455 (24.8%) | 1,377 (75.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 7,351 (43.9%) | 9,389 (56.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 27,369 (52.6%) | 24,616 (47.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Adams County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,144 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (2,167 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,544 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,316 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (970 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Adams County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (90.0%), Security & Protection (86.6%), and Law Enforcement (80.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.2%), Personal Care & Service (77.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 147 (6.8%) | 2,020 (93.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 840 (86.6%) | 130 (13.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 565 (90.0%) | 63 (10.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 275 (80.4%) | 67 (19.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1,221 (38.8%) | 1,923 (61.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 793 (60.3%) | 523 (39.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 344 (22.3%) | 1,200 (77.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,345 (36.6%) | 5,796 (63.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 27,369 (52.6%) | 24,616 (47.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Adams County are Office & Administration (5,805 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (4,039 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,923 (47.6%) | 2,116 (52.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 1,170 (20.2%) | 4,635 (79.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,093 (31.4%) | 6,751 (68.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 27,369 (52.6%) | 24,616 (47.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Adams County are Construction & Extraction (2,793 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,322 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (680 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 529 (77.8%) | 151 (22.2%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,722 (97.5%) | 71 (2.5%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 2,291 (98.7%) | 31 (1.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 5,542 (95.6%) | 253 (4.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 27,369 (52.6%) | 24,616 (47.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Adams County are Production (4,617 | 8.9%), Material Moving (3,359 | 6.5%), and Transportation (2,489 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 3,513 (76.1%) | 1,104 (23.9%) |
| Transportation | 2,163 (86.9%) | 326 (13.1%) |
| Material Moving | 2,362 (70.3%) | 997 (29.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 8,038 (76.8%) | 2,427 (23.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 27,369 (52.6%) | 24,616 (47.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County
Employment Industries in Adams County
The major employment industries in Adams County include Manufacturing (8,359 | 16.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,209 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (5,584 | 10.7%), Educational Services (5,242 | 10.1%), and Construction (4,331 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Adams County
The Adams County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.8%), Construction (90.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (80.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.7%), Enterprise Management (83.3%), and Educational Services (71.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 936 (74.9%) | 314 (25.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 120 (93.8%) | 8 (6.2%) |
| Construction | 3,918 (90.5%) | 413 (9.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 5,855 (70.0%) | 2,504 (30.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,008 (74.2%) | 350 (25.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 2,978 (53.3%) | 2,606 (46.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,914 (80.0%) | 477 (20.0%) |
| Utilities | 183 (77.2%) | 54 (22.8%) |
| Information | 355 (50.4%) | 349 (49.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 382 (32.9%) | 779 (67.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 201 (46.0%) | 236 (54.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 1,023 (38.2%) | 1,652 (61.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 3 (16.7%) | 15 (83.3%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,081 (70.7%) | 449 (29.3%) |
| Educational Services | 1,521 (29.0%) | 3,721 (71.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,106 (15.3%) | 6,103 (84.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 425 (52.9%) | 378 (47.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 1,506 (44.2%) | 1,902 (55.8%) |
| Public Administration | 1,612 (61.8%) | 997 (38.2%) |
| Total | 27,369 (52.6%) | 24,616 (47.3%) |
Education in Adams County
School Enrollment in Adams County
The most common levels of schooling among the 22,907 students in Adams County are college / undergraduate (5,707 | 24.9%), middle school (4,932 | 21.5%), and high school (4,823 | 21.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,093 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 1,040 | 4.5% |
| Elementary School | 4,499 | 19.6% |
| Middle School | 4,932 | 21.5% |
| High School | 4,823 | 21.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 5,707 | 24.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 813 | 3.5% |
| Total | 22,907 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Adams County
Out of a total of 22,907 students who are enrolled in schools in Adams County, 6,047 (26.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 16,860 (73.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,817 (66.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,472 (93.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 460 (54.2%) | 389 (45.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 4,559 (87.6%) | 643 (12.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,234 (87.5%) | 747 (12.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,472 (93.7%) | 233 (6.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,121 (39.7%) | 1,702 (60.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 897 (33.1%) | 1,817 (66.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 456 (69.4%) | 201 (30.6%) |
| 35 Years and over | 664 (68.0%) | 312 (32.0%) |
| Total | 16,860 (73.6%) | 6,047 (26.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Adams County
Education (3,558 | 18.4%), business (3,110 | 16.1%), science & technology (2,288 | 11.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,323 | 6.8%), and social sciences (1,280 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 19,380 individuals in Adams County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 704 | 3.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,323 | 6.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 615 | 3.2% |
| Psychology | 845 | 4.4% |
| Social Sciences | 1,280 | 6.6% |
| Engineering | 781 | 4.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 176 | 0.9% |
| Science & Technology | 2,288 | 11.8% |
| Business | 3,110 | 16.1% |
| Education | 3,558 | 18.4% |
| Literature & Languages | 949 | 4.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 1,212 | 6.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 786 | 4.1% |
| Communications | 606 | 3.1% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,147 | 5.9% |
| Total | 19,380 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Adams County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Adams County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Adams County are males with 2 vehicles (10,563, accounting for 40.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,636, making up 45.1%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 497 (1.9%) | 433 (1.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 3,093 (11.8%) | 2,916 (12.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 10,563 (40.4%) | 8,636 (36.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 6,356 (24.3%) | 5,771 (24.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 3,641 (13.9%) | 3,665 (15.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,967 (7.5%) | 2,028 (8.6%) |
| Total | 26,117 (100.0%) | 23,449 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Adams County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Adams County are 10 to 14 minutes (6,464 commuters, 14.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,049 commuters, 13.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,661 commuters, 12.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,764 | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 4,645 | 10.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 6,464 | 14.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 6,049 | 13.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 5,661 | 12.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 3,116 | 6.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 4,625 | 10.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 2,125 | 4.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 2,394 | 5.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 4,284 | 9.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 3,333 | 7.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,793 | 3.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Adams County
The most common commute times in Adams County are 10 to 14 minutes (3,253 commuters, 13.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,211 commuters, 14.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 719 (2.9%) | 1,045 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,312 (9.4%) | 2,333 (10.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,253 (13.2%) | 3,211 (14.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 3,064 (12.4%) | 2,985 (13.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,816 (11.4%) | 2,845 (13.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,570 (6.4%) | 1,546 (7.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,425 (9.8%) | 2,200 (10.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,040 (4.2%) | 1,085 (5.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,366 (5.5%) | 1,028 (4.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 2,305 (9.3%) | 1,979 (9.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 2,389 (9.7%) | 944 (4.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,395 (5.7%) | 398 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Adams County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Adams County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (3,179, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,340, 15.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 3,179 (12.9%) | 1,014 (4.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,622 (6.6%) | 607 (2.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2,331 (9.5%) | 1,010 (4.7%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,957 (12.0%) | 1,936 (9.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 3,065 (12.4%) | 2,056 (9.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,860 (11.6%) | 3,340 (15.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,579 (6.4%) | 2,652 (12.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,374 (5.6%) | 1,578 (7.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 652 (2.6%) | 1,199 (5.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 719 (2.9%) | 1,196 (5.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 227 (0.9%) | 830 (3.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 282 (1.1%) | 270 (1.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,806 (7.3%) | 2,239 (10.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2,001 (8.1%) | 1,672 (7.7%) |
| Total | 24,654 (100.0%) | 21,599 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Adams County
Occupancy by Ownership in Adams County
Of the total 40,006 dwellings in Adams County, owner-occupied units account for 31,264 (78.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,742 (21.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 31,264 | 78.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 8,742 | 21.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 40,006 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Adams County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 9,962 | 24.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 15,874 | 39.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 6,081 | 15.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 8,089 | 20.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 40,006 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Adams County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 6,774 (68.0%) | 3,188 (32.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 13,150 (82.8%) | 2,724 (17.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 4,779 (78.6%) | 1,302 (21.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 6,561 (81.1%) | 1,528 (18.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 31,264 (78.1%) | 8,742 (21.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Adams County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 2,214 (63.9%) | 1,251 (36.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 11,518 (80.2%) | 2,849 (19.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 8,190 (72.4%) | 3,130 (27.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9,342 (86.1%) | 1,512 (13.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Adams County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 5,220 | 13.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,756 | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,162 | 17.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 8,706 | 21.8% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7,735 | 19.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 4,045 | 10.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 1,382 | 3.5% |
| Total | 40,006 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Adams County
Median Income by Occupancy in Adams County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 31,264 (78.1%) | $89,154 |
| Renter-Occupied | 8,742 (21.8%) | $46,714 |
| Average | 40,006 (100.0%) | $78,975 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Adams County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 308 (1.0%) | 432 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 251 (0.8%) | 254 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 404 (1.3%) | 428 (4.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 636 (2.0%) | 465 (5.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 784 (2.5%) | 606 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,636 (5.2%) | 955 (10.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,276 (10.5%) | 1,443 (16.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,533 (17.7%) | 1,825 (20.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,690 (15.0%) | 1,108 (12.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,633 (24.4%) | 927 (10.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 6,113 (19.6%) | 299 (3.4%) |
| Total | 31,264 (100.0%) | 8,742 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Adams County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 784 (2.5%) | 131 (1.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,590 (8.3%) | 253 (2.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 5,928 (19.0%) | 1,524 (17.4%) |
| $800 to $999 | 2,781 (8.9%) | 1,627 (18.6%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 6,434 (20.6%) | 3,264 (37.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 6,153 (19.7%) | 829 (9.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3,712 (11.9%) | 344 (3.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,491 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,391 (4.4%) | 8 (0.1%) |
| Total | 31,264 (100.0%) | 8,742 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Adams County
Housing Structures in Adams County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 29,915 | 74.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 3,594 | 9.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,213 | 3.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,091 | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 842 | 2.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 750 | 1.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,601 | 6.5% |
| Total | 40,006 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Adams County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 27,022 (90.3%) | 2,893 (9.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 1,984 (55.2%) | 1,610 (44.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 126 (10.4%) | 1,087 (89.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 33 (3.0%) | 1,058 (97.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 842 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 13 (1.7%) | 737 (98.3%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,086 (80.2%) | 515 (19.8%) |
| Total | 31,264 (78.1%) | 8,742 (21.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Adams County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 31 (0.1%) | 318 (3.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 524 (1.7%) | 1,467 (16.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 6,955 (22.3%) | 4,110 (47.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 12,638 (40.4%) | 1,789 (20.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 11,116 (35.6%) | 1,058 (12.1%) |
| Total | 31,264 (100.0%) | 8,742 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Adams County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 9,664 (30.9%) | 3,322 (38.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5,200 (16.6%) | 471 (5.4%) |
| Electricity | 8,315 (26.6%) | 3,347 (38.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 4,920 (15.7%) | 1,139 (13.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 284 (0.9%) | 8 (0.1%) |
| All other Fuels | 2,709 (8.7%) | 284 (3.3%) |
| No Fuel Used | 172 (0.5%) | 171 (2.0%) |
| Total | 31,264 (100.0%) | 8,742 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Adams County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 736 (2.4%) | 1,142 (13.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 6,545 (20.9%) | 3,505 (40.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 12,768 (40.8%) | 2,950 (33.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 11,215 (35.9%) | 1,145 (13.1%) |
| Total | 31,264 (100.0%) | 8,742 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Adams County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Adams County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 11,759 | 19,505 |
| Median Property Value | $229,100 | $249,900 |
| Median Household Income | $66,573 | $4,682 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $641 | $1,381 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,250 | $399 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,012 (8.6%) | 542 (2.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 744 (6.3%) | 406 (2.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 6,476 (55.1%) | 12,057 (61.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 2,655 (22.6%) | 5,179 (26.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 641 (5.4%) | 1,037 (5.3%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 121 (1.0%) | 210 (1.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 110 (0.9%) | 74 (0.4%) |
| Total | 11,759 (100.0%) | 19,505 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 379 (3.2%) | 982 (5.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1,250 (10.6%) | 180 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 904 (7.7%) | 574 (2.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,558 (13.3%) | 732 (3.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,549 (21.7%) | 1,718 (8.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,629 (13.9%) | 2,984 (15.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,059 (17.5%) | 3,061 (15.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,431 (12.2%) | 5,574 (28.6%) |
| Total | 11,759 (100.0%) | 19,505 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Adams County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 3,124 (26.6%) | 105,330 (540.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,515 (21.4%) | 6,800 (34.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,582 (13.5%) | 5,647 (28.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 4,452 (37.9%) | 2,502 (12.8%) |
| Total | 11,759 (100.0%) | 19,505 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Adams County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,077 (9.2%) | 31 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,268 (10.8%) | 653 (3.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 8,960 (76.2%) | 1,277 (6.6%) |
| Total | 11,759 (100.0%) | 19,505 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Adams County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 5,447 (90.4%) | 580 (9.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 15,569 (95.1%) | 805 (4.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 8,617 (93.4%) | 607 (6.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 9,004 (85.8%) | 1,489 (14.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 10,097 (91.4%) | 954 (8.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12,634 (94.1%) | 797 (5.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 14,846 (94.3%) | 892 (5.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12,836 (99.7%) | 44 (0.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 8,265 (99.8%) | 19 (0.2%) |
| Total | 97,315 (94.0%) | 6,187 (6.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Adams County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 5,447 (90.4%) | 580 (9.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 15,569 (95.1%) | 805 (4.9%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 8,617 (93.4%) | 607 (6.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Adams County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 6,830 (91.0%) | 672 (9.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 12,338 (89.7%) | 1,416 (10.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15,613 (92.8%) | 1,212 (7.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14,740 (94.2%) | 907 (5.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 44,692 (96.0%) | 1,853 (4.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 2,221 (36.8%) | 3,607 (59.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,361 (26.6%) | 12,451 (76.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,075 (11.7%) | 7,763 (84.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,799 (17.1%) | 7,560 (72.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,834 (16.6%) | 8,637 (78.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,544 (11.5%) | 11,615 (86.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,012 (19.1%) | 12,810 (81.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12,494 (97.0%) | 8,596 (66.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8,196 (98.9%) | 5,370 (64.8%) |
| Total | 36,536 (35.3%) | 78,409 (75.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Adams County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (0.2%) | 41 (1.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 720 (8.8%) | 466 (6.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,037 (9.5%) | 919 (8.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,769 (13.8%) | 2,700 (13.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,345 (21.5%) | 1,246 (18.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,460 (39.5%) | 2,264 (49.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Adams County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 74 (0.9%) | 31 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 61 (0.6%) | 162 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 763 (3.8%) | 621 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 844 (13.5%) | 400 (6.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 749 (20.3%) | 769 (16.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (0.2%) | 35 (1.5%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 108 (1.3%) | 87 (1.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 55 (0.5%) | 136 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 507 (2.5%) | 425 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 193 (3.1%) | 254 (3.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 256 (6.9%) | 485 (10.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 515 (6.3%) | 369 (4.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 812 (7.4%) | 667 (6.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,153 (5.8%) | 998 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 280 (4.5%) | 156 (2.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 364 (9.8%) | 665 (14.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 32 (0.4%) | 23 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 139 (1.3%) | 83 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,211 (6.0%) | 1,691 (8.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 593 (9.5%) | 827 (12.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 937 (25.3%) | 1,517 (33.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 32 (0.4%) | 60 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 97 (0.9%) | 34 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 388 (1.9%) | 394 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 130 (2.1%) | 71 (1.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 348 (9.4%) | 490 (10.7%) |
Technology Access in Adams County
Computing Device Access in Adams County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 31,324 | 78.3% |
| Smartphone | 33,068 | 82.7% |
| Tablet | 23,746 | 59.4% |
| No Computing Device | 3,326 | 8.3% |
| Total | 40,006 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Adams County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 378 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 29,298 | 73.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 4,162 | 10.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 2,077 | 5.2% |
| No Internet | 4,495 | 11.2% |
| Total | 40,006 | 100.0% |
Adams County Summary
Adams County, Pennsylvania is located in the south-central part of the state, and is part of the Cumberland Valley region. It is bordered by York County to the north, Franklin County to the west, Cumberland County to the east, and Maryland to the south. The county seat is Gettysburg, and the county is named after John Adams, the second President of the United States.
Geography
Adams County is located in the Appalachian Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The county is mostly rural, with rolling hills and valleys. The highest point in the county is Big Flat Ridge, which has an elevation of 1,845 feet. The county is drained by the Conewago Creek, which flows through the county from east to west. The county is also home to several state parks, including Gettysburg National Military Park, Caledonia State Park, and Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Adams County had a population of 101,407. The population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. The gender makeup of the county was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 2.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
Economy
Adams County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Agriculture is the largest sector of the economy, with the county producing a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and vegetables. Manufacturing is also an important part of the economy, with companies such as Harley-Davidson, Hershey Foods, and Armstrong World Industries having plants in the county. The service sector is also important, with tourism being a major contributor to the economy.
Adams County is home to Gettysburg National Military Park, which is a major tourist destination. The park attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year, and is the site of the famous Battle of Gettysburg. The county is also home to several other attractions, including the Gettysburg National Cemetery, the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center.
Conclusion
Adams County, Pennsylvania is a rural county located in the Appalachian Mountains region of the state. It has a population of over 101,000, and is home to a diverse economy, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services all playing an important role. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including Gettysburg National Military Park, which attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year. Adams County is a great place to live, work, and visit.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Adams County?
Total Population of Adams County is 104,604.
What is the Total Male Population of Adams County?
Total Male Population of Adams County is 52,094.
What is the Total Female Population of Adams County?
Total Female Population of Adams County is 52,510.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Adams County?
There are 99.21 Males per 100 Females in Adams County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Adams County?
There are 100.80 Females per 100 Males in Adams County.
What is the Median Population Age in Adams County?
Median Population Age in Adams County is 43.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Adams County
Average Family Size in Adams County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Adams County
Average Household Size in Adams County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Adams County?
Per Capita income in Adams County is $37,349.
What is the Median Family Income in Adams County?
Median Family Income in Adams County is $95,509.
What is the Median Household income in Adams County?
Median Household Income in Adams County is $78,975.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Adams County?
Income or Wage Gap in Adams County is 35.3%.
Women in Adams County earn 64.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Adams County?
Family Income Deficit in Adams County is $11,039.
Families that are below poverty line in Adams County earn $11,039 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Adams County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Adams County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Adams County?
There are 53,876 People in the Labor Forcein in Adams County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Adams County?
62.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Adams County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Adams County?
Unemployment Rate in Adams County is 3.4%.