Adamstown borough, Pennsylvania
Adamstown borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Adamstown borough is a geographic entity located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,932. The land area covers 1.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,932 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 727 | ±118 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 760 | ±124 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 727 | ±118 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $279,300 | ±$18,463 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,231 | ±$232 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,772 | ±$7,736 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,933 | ±$7,061 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 71 | ±56 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,170 | ±201 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.6% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,960 (2024)
ID: 133568
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SAM TOFFY, BOROUGH SECRETARY
PO BOX 546, 3000 N READING RD, ADAMSTOWN PA 19501
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GUS Population: 563,293 (2024)
ID: 173728
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN
150 N QUEEN ST, STE 715, LANCASTER PA 17603-3562
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Adamstown | KG-05 | Adamstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Akron, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Reading, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Blandon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Reading, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Oley, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Leesport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | East Earl, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| 7 Nearby | 12-17 | MORGANTOWN, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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European Medical School of Massage
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 2921 Windmill Road Suite 1, Sinking Spring, PA, 19608-1680 |
6106706100
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ADAMSTOWN AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 110 W. MAIN ST., ADAMSTOWN, PA, 19501 |
(717) 484-4200
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Alvernia University
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College | 8.1 mi away | 400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA, 19607-1799 |
6107968200
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SINKING SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 3940 PENN AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA, 19608 |
(610) 678-4311
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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
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College | 8.3 mi away | 1025 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading, PA, 19611 |
4846280100
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WERNERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 100 NORTH REBER STREET, WERNERSVILLE, PA, 19565 |
(610) 678-8771
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American Barber and Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 8.3 mi away | 733 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA, 19607-1602 |
6109275664
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MIFFLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 6 PHILADELPHIA AVE., SHILLINGTON, PA, 19607 |
(610) 777-3911
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute
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College | 8.3 mi away | 2205 Ridgewood Rd, Wyomissing, PA, 19610-1168 |
6103721722
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WEST LAWN-WYOMISSING HILLS LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 101 WOODSIDE AVENUE, WEST LAWN, PA, 19609 |
(610) 678-4888
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BLUE MARSH LAKE, PA US, located 9.6 miles from Adamstown borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.2° | 19.5° | 28.4° | 3.32" | — |
| February | 39.7° | 20.8° | 30.3° | 2.59" | — |
| March | 48.8° | 28.6° | 38.7° | 3.88" | — |
| April | 61.7° | 38.4° | 50.0° | 3.81" | — |
| May | 71.7° | 48.8° | 60.3° | 3.83" | — |
| June | 80.4° | 58.3° | 69.4° | 4.83" | — |
| July | 85.3° | 63.3° | 74.3° | 5.15" | — |
| August | 83.4° | 61.5° | 72.5° | 4.64" | — |
| September | 76.8° | 53.7° | 65.3° | 5.01" | — |
| October | 64.5° | 42.1° | 53.3° | 4.30" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 32.5° | 42.6° | 3.24" | — |
| December | 42.0° | 25.1° | 33.6° | 3.77" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Adamstown borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Swartzville CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Gouglersville CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Reamstown CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Reinholds CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Bowmansville CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4207100364. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.