Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 91,292 people, 33,652 households, and 24,767 families residing in the county. The population density was 68/km² (176/mi²). There were 35,831 housing units at an average density of 27/km² (69/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.39% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 3.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 42.7% were of German, 14.1% American, 8.5% Irish and 7.1% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 33,652 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.

Municipalities
 Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Adams County:

Boroughs
Abbottstown
Arendtsville
Bendersville
Biglerville
Bonneauville
Carroll Valley
East Berlin
Fairfield
Gettysburg
Littlestown
McSherrystown
New Oxford
York Springs

Townships
Berwick Township
Butler Township
Conewago Township
Cumberland Township
Franklin Township
Freedom Township
Germany Township
 Hamilton Township
Hamiltonban Township
Highland Township
Huntington Township
Latimore Township
Liberty Township
Menallen Township
 Mount Joy Township
Mount Pleasant Township
Oxford Township
Reading Township
Straban Township
Tyrone Township
Union Township
 

Census-designated places
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data, but are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.

Bendersville Station-Aspers
Cashtown-McKnightstown
Hampton
 Lake Heritage
Lake Meade
 Midway
Orrtanna
 

Education
Colleges and universities
Gettysburg College
Lutheran Theological Seminary

Community, Junior and Technical Colleges
Harrisburg Area Community College

Public School Districts
Bermudian Springs School District
Conewago Valley School District
Fairfield Area School District
Gettysburg Area School District
Littlestown Area School District
Upper Adams School District

Notable residents
Joel Funk Asper, born in Adams County, United States Congressman from Missouri[1]
Henry Roelif Brinkerhoff (1787-1844), born in Adams County, United States Congressman[1]
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower; their retirement home outside Gettysburg is preserved as Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Alpha Jefferson Kynett, (1829-1899), born in Adams County, noted Methodist clergyman and leader of the temperance movement.[1]

Recreation
There is one Pennsylvania state park in Adams County.

Caledonia State Park is named for an iron furnace that was owned by Thaddeus Stevens. Part of this park is in neighboring Franklin County. It is just off U.S. Route 30 between Chambersburg and Gettysburg.

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