Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Adamstown, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,023

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%1,798

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%91

Black

2.8%56

Two or More

2.3%46

Asian

1.6%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%31

High School Diploma

29%381

Some College (<1 yr)

2.7%36

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%130

Associate's Degree

13.1%172

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%363

Master's Degree

8.7%114

Professional Degree

0.8%10

Doctorate

2.6%34

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

39.6%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$278,500

Median Renti

$1,231

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%601

Renter-Occupied

17.8%130

Total Units

764

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%15

$50K–$100K

1.7%10

$150K–$200K

12.8%77

$200K–$300K

41.8%251

$300K–$500K

39.3%236

$500K–$1M

2%12

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%20

2010–2019

8.6%66

2000–2009

32.2%246

1990–1999

17.4%133

1980–1989

2.4%18

1970–1979

3.3%25

1960–1969

6%46

1950–1959

3.7%28

1940–1949

3.3%25

1939 or earlier

20.5%157

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

38.2%279

Electricity

28%205

Fuel Oil

25%183

Bottled/LP Gas

7.5%55

Wood

0.7%5

Other

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$117,554

Mean Household Incomei

$131,663

Per Capita Incomei

$48,697

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

1,211

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

85(5.9% of civilian adults)