South Central PA News

Of the 103,782 citizens living in Adams County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Adams County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.2% or 95,653 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Adams County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Adams County.

	Estimated Total
White	95,653
Multiracial	3,404
Some Other Race	1,963
African American	1,663
Asian	807
American Indian or Alaska Native	287
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5

Source: US Census Bureau