State rank#31 of 67
Smallest county106,115 residentsPhiladelphia County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 42001
Adams County, Pennsylvania
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population106,115
Household income$84,092
Unemployment3.1%
Life expectancy78.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Adams County has 106,115 residents and ranks #31 by population among Pennsylvania county equivalents. Median household income is $84,092. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Pennsylvania
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Adams County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Adams County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $268,500 median home value and $1,115/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $84,092, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Adams County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 25.8% and life expectancy is 78.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 3.1%, rank #7 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Median household income: $84,092, rank #10 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Life expectancy: 78.8 years, rank #10 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $268,500, rank #56 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,115/mo, rank #50 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 768 residents, rank #47 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Pennsylvania
Rank and range use only counties in Pennsylvania with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$84,092
$84,092; above the state county median of $66,318.
State rank #10 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$268,500
$268,500; above the state county median of $202,200.
State rank #56 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,115/mo
$1,115/mo; above the state county median of $901/mo.
State rank #50 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.1%
3.1%; below the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #7 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.8%
25.8%; above the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #27 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.8 years
78.8 years; above the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #10 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.8%
16.8%; below the state county median of 18.1%.
State rank #16 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7%
7%; above the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #41 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,859 residents
1 per 1,859 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,736 residents.
State rank #36 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 768 residents
1 per 768 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 597 residents.
State rank #47 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Adams County FAQ
Is Adams County a good place to live?
Adams County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 25.8% and life expectancy is 78.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Adams County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $268,500 median home value and $1,115/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $84,092, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Adams County?
Adams County has 106,115 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Adams County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 42001; the parent state FIPS is 42.
What is the median household income in Adams County?
The ACS median household income is $84,092.
How much does housing cost in Adams County?
Housing benchmarks are $268,500 median home value and $1,115/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $84,092, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Adams County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#29Lycoming County113,489
#30Mercer County109,257
#32Northumberland County90,560
#33Lawrence County85,024
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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