Adamstown: Economy & Jobs
$117,554 is the median household income in Adamstown (1.4× higher than Lancaster County median $86,959; 1.5× higher than Pennsylvania median $77,971), with homes at a median value of $278,500. The surrounding county supports 173,692 jobs (avg $63,608).
- $73,856 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (at Pennsylvania median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $117,554 — above the Pennsylvania median ($61,953). Poverty rate 3.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 12.6% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $214,000 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $15,805,192 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $73,856 (at Pennsylvania median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $116,658 |
| Median Household Income | $117,554 (vs Pennsylvania $61,953) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $117,554 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 26% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 21.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 26.5% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 173,692 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $11,048,128,746 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $63,608 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% (vs Pennsylvania 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 24 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 189,734 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 7,905.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Poultry Totals, Horticulture Totals, Milk |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 8,510 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 159,778 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 8,963,964 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 66 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 24 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 50 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 108 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 54 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 279 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 264 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 55 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 67 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | WEAVER MARKETS INC |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NORTHEAST BERKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,611,780,396 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,090.21 (vs Pennsylvania $8,556) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 428,849 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 68.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Pct Walked | 26.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.9 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 13.7% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 6 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12