Adams County, Pennsylvania

Adams County
Adams County
U.S. county
	County of Adams
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Country	United States ;
Seat	Gettysburg
Area
• Total	522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
• Land	519 sq mi (1,340 km2)
• Water	3.1 sq mi (8 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	103,852
• Density	200/sq mi (77/km2)
Website	[[1] www.adamscounty.us/%20Adams%20County]]

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Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 103,852. The county seat is Gettysburg. The county was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named after John Adams, the second President of the United States.

History[edit | edit source]

Adams County was established on January 22, 1800, and was named in honor of President John Adams. The county is historically significant for the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place in 1863 during the American Civil War. This battle was a turning point in the war and is commemorated by the Gettysburg National Military Park.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Adams County is located in the south-central region of Pennsylvania. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 522 square miles, of which 519 square miles is land and 3.1 square miles is water. The county is part of the Piedmont region and features rolling hills and fertile farmland.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 103,852 people, 37,044 households, and 26,260 families residing in the county. The population density was 200 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Adams County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is known for its apple orchards and is a leading producer of apples in Pennsylvania. Tourism is also a major industry, driven by the historical significance of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg National Military Park.