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Adams County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Adams County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 107,594
- +3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 40,841
- Median household income
- $84,092
- +25.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $268,500
- Jobs located here
- 31,894
- Highest market score
- 89
- Grocery stores, #61 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 107,594 people live in Adams County, in 40,841 households. Population estimates put the population change in Adams County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Adams County is $84,092 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Adams County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (71).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Adams County are for grocery stores (89), nail salons (86) and real estate agents and brokers (84). Adams County ranks #61 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
Adams County is part of the Gettysburg metro area. For its number of households, Adams County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (73% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Adams County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Adams County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 89 | #61 of 2,070 | 17 | 4.2 | $16.4M | 176 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 86 | #16 of 1,328 | 9 | 2.2 | $4.6M | 276 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 84 | #10 of 2,176 | 43 | 10.5 | Index only | 316 | 17 |
| Gyms | 84 | #41 of 1,792 | 18 | 4.4 | $2M | 157 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 84 | #103 of 2,261 | 27 | 6.6 | $10.3M | 131 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 82 | #51 of 1,769 | 20 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 237 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 82 | #153 of 2,402 | 74 | 18.1 | $3.8M | 111 | 17 |
| Real estate | 81 | #15 of 2,229 | 50 | 12.2 | Index only | 343 | 35 |
| Insurance agencies | 80 | #218 of 2,272 | 23 | 5.6 | $3.4M | 272 | 15 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 79 | #49 of 1,334 | 13 | 3.2 | $2.8M | 140 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 79 | #80 of 2,088 | 39 | 9.5 | $944K | 143 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 79 | #90 of 1,611 | 10 | 2.4 | $2.3M | 228 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 79 | #102 of 1,530 | 5 | 1.2 | $8.6M | 343 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 78 | #71 of 1,302 | 7 | 1.7 | $7M | 224 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 77 | #105 of 1,422 | 14 | 3.4 | $3.5M | 146 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 76 | #122 of 1,356 | 14 | 3.4 | $3M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 75 | #137 of 1,490 | 12 | 2.9 | $4.1M | 171 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 75 | #152 of 1,656 | 16 | 3.9 | $3.1M | 173 | 30 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #246 of 2,358 | 20 | 4.9 | $5M | 209 | 22 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 73 | #226 of 2,063 | 24 | 5.9 | $6.8M | 184 | 23 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 73 | #272 of 2,222 | 33 | 8.1 | $5M | 162 | 78 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 73 | #302 of 2,405 | 169 | 41.4 | $967K | 146 | 65 |
| Funeral homes | 72 | #206 of 1,472 | 10 | 2.4 | $706K | 104 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 72 | #214 of 1,886 | 26 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 192 | 23 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #257 of 2,385 | 115 | 28.2 | $360K | 169 | 34 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 69 | #105 of 777 | 8 | 2.0 | $4.6M | 113 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #322 of 2,339 | 70 | 17.1 | $592K | 138 | 24 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #487 of 2,405 | 355 | 86.9 | $461K | 124 | 167 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #310 of 1,707 | 27 | 6.6 | $4.8M | 101 | 35 |
| Electricians | 63 | #297 of 1,160 | 13 | 3.2 | $10M | 83 | 24 |
| Car washes and detailing | 63 | #398 of 1,451 | 17 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 63 | #605 of 2,210 | 80 | 19.6 | $1.2M | 131 | 31 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #251 of 785 | 8 | 2.0 | $11.5M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #329 of 1,177 | 17 | 4.2 | $7.6M | 90 | 8 |
| Pizza | 62 | #589 of 2,090 | 34 | 8.3 | $4.8M | 95 | 78 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #621 of 2,087 | 57 | 14.0 | $1.6M | 127 | 31 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #670 of 2,394 | 219 | 53.6 | $225K | 147 | 71 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #549 of 2,057 | 57 | 14.0 | $2.3M | 94 | 67 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 60 | #554 of 1,889 | 37 | 9.1 | $4.4M | 107 | 23 |
| House cleaning | 54 | #341 of 847 | 10 | 2.4 | $5.3M | 82 | 14 |
| Veterinarians | 52 | #684 of 1,485 | 10 | 2.4 | $2.7M | 97 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,381 of 2,401 | 166 | 40.6 | $258K | 96 | 84 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #1,103 of 1,771 | 44 | 10.8 | $1.2M | 71 | 55 |
| Pet businesses | 44 | #1,361 of 2,200 | 41 | 10.0 | $647K | 74 | 20 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 43 | #891 of 1,461 | 16 | 3.9 | $1.7M | 65 | 8 |
| Pet stores | 41 | #636 of 974 | 7 | 1.7 | $3.8M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 40 | #904 of 1,327 | 17 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 82 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 37 | #1,104 of 1,493 | 34 | 8.3 | $1.5M | 53 | 41 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #1,780 of 2,378 | 116 | 28.4 | $370K | 83 | 75 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | Index only | 334 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $42.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $49.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Adams County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $42.9M | $1,050 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $99.8M | $2,445 | 94 |
| Food away from home | $163.5M | $4,003 | 98 |
| Groceries | $278.6M | $6,822 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $41.4M | $1,015 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22.8M | $558 | 96 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $36.8M | $902 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $49.2M | $1,204 | 93 |
| Pets | $26.5M | $649 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $92.2M | $2,257 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $78.6M | $1,925 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $129.8M | $3,178 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $52.7M | $1,289 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $742M | $18,167 | 109 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Adams County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 107,594+3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 40,841
- Median age
- 44.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 519 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 205
- Median household income
- $84,092+25.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,363
- Median home value
- $268,500
- Jobs located here
- 31,894
- Daytime population
- 87,195Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Adams County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Adams County at 107,594 people in 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 40,841 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Adams County, PA spend?
Households in Adams County spend about $742M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $278.6M on groceries and $163.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Adams County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Adams County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Adams County, grocery stores (89), nail salons (86) and real estate agents and brokers (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #61 of 2,070 scored counties.
How does Adams County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Adams County is $84,092, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $268,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (73% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Adams County, each ranked against other counties.
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