Adamstown is a borough located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Adamstown has a 2024 population of 1,975. Adamstown is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,939 in 2020.
The average household income in Adamstown is $102,995 with a poverty rate of 9.64%. The median age in Adamstown is 32.3 years: 33.5 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adamstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,264 | 92.03% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 3.09% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.99% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 815 | 3.02 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Married | 510 | 3.47 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 193 | 1.34 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Female | 91 | 4.11 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Male | 21 | 2.62 | 100 | 0 |
3.49
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
80.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 364 | 24.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 9.62% |
| High School Graduate | 593 | 39.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.46% |
| Some College | 197 | 13.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,380 | 1,297 | 486 |
| Black | 68 | 68 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 12 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,452 | $69,803 | $47,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,921 | $72,500 | $81,458 |
| High School Graduate | $45,427 | $54,803 | $30,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,036 | $58,056 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,148 | $67,135 | $46,154 |
| Some College | $48,106 | $72,500 | $46,667 |
$54,148
Average Earnings
$67,135
Average Male
$46,154
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.24% of Adamstown residents speak only English, while 9.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,134 | 180 | 8.43% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 44 | 30.34% |
| Multiple | 57 | 12 | 21.05% |
9.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.06%
Male Poverty Rate
12.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adamstown is Hispanic, with 30.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adamstown is White, with 8.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.84% |
| High School | 8.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.38% |
| Some College | 1.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.92% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,531 | $109,516 |
| Households | $95,795 | $102,995 |
| Married Families | $111,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,625 | $72,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 5.61% |
| Black | 6 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.2%
Labor Force Participation
74.2%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.76%
Born in Adamstown
95.73%
Native Born
4.27%
Foreign Born
2.72%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
95.73% of Adamstown residents were born in the United States, with 72.76% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,020 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 2,011 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 2,002 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 1,993 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 1,984 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 1,975 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 1,966 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 1,968 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 1,975 | 36 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1,939 | 62 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 1,877 | 31 | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 1,846 | 19 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 1,827 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 1,829 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 1,827 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,827 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 1,822 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,821 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 1,818 | 33 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 1,785 | 0 | 0% |