FACTOID # 167: Like living in cities? Guadeloupe, Nauru, Monaco, Singapore, Gibraltar and Bermuda are only nations that are 100% urbanised.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Seal of Adams County, Pennsylvania
Map
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Adams County
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Statistics
Formed January 22, 1800
Seat Gettysburg
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

1,351 km² (522 mi²)
1,347 km² (520 mi²)
4 km² (2 mi²), 0.29%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

91,292
68/km² 
Website: www.adamscounty.us

Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 91,292. It was created on January 22, 1800 from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams. Its county seat is Gettysburg6. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Adams_County. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1800 (MDCCC) was an common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Gettysburg is a borough 38 miles (68 km) south by southwest of Harrisburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, of which it is the county seatGR6. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1800 (MDCCC) was an common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... York County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1959 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the first Vice President of the United States (1789–1797), and the second President of the United States (1797–1801). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Gettysburg is a borough 38 miles (68 km) south by southwest of Harrisburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, of which it is the county seatGR6. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Contents


Law and government

Pennsylvania State Senate

  • Terry Punt, Republican, 33rd District

Pennsylvania House Of Representatives

  • Stephen R. Maitland, Republican, 91st District
  • Steven R. Nickol, Republican, 193rd District

United States House of Representatives

Todd Russell Platts (b. ... This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,351 km² (522 mi²). 1,347 km² (520 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.29%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Adjacent counties

Cumberland County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. ... York County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...

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. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


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. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


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

Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Image File history File links Map_of_Adams_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Adams_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ...

Boroughs

Abbottstown is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Arendtsville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Bendersville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Biglerville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Bonneauville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Carroll Valley is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... East Berlin is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Fairfield is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Gettysburg is a borough 38 miles (68 km) south by southwest of Harrisburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, of which it is the county seatGR6. ... Littlestown is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... McSherrystown is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... New Oxford is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... York Springs is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ...

Townships

Berwick Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Butler Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Conewago Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Cumberland Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Franklin Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Freedom Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Germany Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Hamilton Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Hamiltonban Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Highland Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Huntington Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Latimore Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Liberty Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Menallen Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Mount Joy Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Mount Pleasant Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Reading Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Straban Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Tyrone Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Union Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ...

Census-designated places

  • Bendersville Station-Aspers
  • Cashtown-McKnightstown
  • Hampton

Bendersville Station-Aspers is an unincorporated census_designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Cashtown-McKnightstown is an unincorporated census_designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Hampton is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Lake Heritage is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Lake Meade is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Midway is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Orrtanna is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ...

Education

Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania School Districts
Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Image File history File links Map_of_Adams_County_Pennsylvania_School_Districts. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Adams_County_Pennsylvania_School_Districts. ...

Colleges and universities

Gettysburg College Gettysburg College is a private four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, founded in 1832, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the famous battlefield. ... Image:Olddorm. ...

Community, Junior and Technical Colleges

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is a community college in the United States serving the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. ...

Public School Districts

Bermudian Springs School District is a U.S. school district created in 1970 and occupies 75 square miles of Adams Countys rolling hills of orchards and farmlands. ... Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania School Districts. ... Littlestown Area School District serves Littlestown, Pennsylvania and the neighboring areas. ...

Notable residents

The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Official language(s) None Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St. ... Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. ... The Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ... The Methodist movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity. ... see also Holy Orders The following terms have traditional meanings for the Anglican Church, and possibly beyond: A churchman is in principle a member of a church congregation, in practice someone in holy orders. ... A cartoon from Australia ca. ...

References

    1. ^ a b c (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who.

External links

Municipalities and Communities of Adams County, Pennsylvania
(County Seat: Gettysburg)
Boroughs Abbottstown | Arendtsville | Bendersville | Biglerville | Bonneauville | Carroll Valley | East Berlin | Fairfield | Gettysburg | Littlestown | McSherrystown | New Oxford | York Springs
Townships Berwick | Butler | Conewago | Cumberland | Franklin | Freedom | Germany | Hamilton | Hamiltonban | Highland | Huntington | Latimore | Liberty | Menallen | Mount Joy | Mount Pleasant | Oxford | Reading | Straban | Tyrone | Union
Communities and CDPs Bendersville Station-Aspers | Cashtown-McKnightstown | Hampton | Lake Heritage | Lake Meade | Midway | Orrtanna
Flag of Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Cities | Government | History | Pennsylvanians
Capital Harrisburg
Metropolitan areas Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | Altoona | Erie | Harrisburg-Carlisle-Lebanon | Johnstown | Lancaster | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | Reading | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre | State College | Williamsport | York-Hanover
Regions Allegheny National Forest | Coal Region | Cumberland Valley | Delaware Valley | Dutch Country | Endless Mountains | Happy Valley | Pennsylvania Highlands | Laurel Highlands | Lehigh Valley | Northeast | Northern Tier | Northwest Region | The Poconos | Susquehanna Valley | Wyoming Valley | Western Pennsylvania
Counties Adams | Allegheny | Armstrong | Beaver | Bedford | Berks | Blair | Bradford | Bucks | Butler | Cambria | Cameron | Carbon | Centre | Chester | Clarion | Clearfield | Clinton | Columbia | Crawford | Cumberland | Dauphin | Delaware | Elk | Erie | Fayette | Forest | Franklin | Fulton | Greene | Huntingdon | Indiana | Jefferson | Juniata | Lackawanna | Lancaster | Lawrence | Lebanon | Lehigh | Luzerne | Lycoming | McKean | Mercer | Mifflin | Monroe | Montgomery | Montour | Northampton | Northumberland | Perry | Philadelphia | Pike | Potter | Schuylkill | Snyder | Somerset | Sullivan | Susquehanna | Tioga | Union | Venango | Warren | Washington | Wayne | Westmoreland | Wyoming | York

  Results from FactBites:
 
Adams County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (310 words)
Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
It was created on January 22, 1800 from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
In the county, the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.