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Adamstown, MD

Census-designated place in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population

2,025

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,903

ZIP codes

0

Adamstown and its ZIP codes

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Adamstown at a glance

  • Adamstown is about 3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $195,625, 89% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $601,700 (43% above Maryland).

Local data for Adamstown, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Adamstown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$195,625

Poverty rate

0.9%

Median home value

$601,700

Homeownership

97.8%

Bachelor's or higher

56.4%

Median age

52.1

Average commute

34.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (596), Irish Americans (386), Arab Americans (109).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Frederick County. PPP loans are for Adamstown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,784

106,962 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,929

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.12B

FY 2026, $11,490 per person

Frederick County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Adamstown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.7%
  • Carpooled3.0%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home29.5%

Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Adamstown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,546

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

501

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 27°F

43.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Adamstown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

9.6%

U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Adamstown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BuckeystownCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.9
Point of RocksCensus-designated place4 mi1.1
Ballenger CreekCensus-designated place5.3 mi10.8
JeffersonCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.8
UrbanaCensus-designated place6.8 mi7.8
Braddock HeightsCensus-designated place7.6 mi5.3
BarnesvilleTown7.7 mi0.5
RosemontVillage8.4 mi0.6
BrunswickCity8.6 mi3.3
BartonsvilleCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.1
FrederickCity9.4 mi24
Spring RidgeCensus-designated place9.5 mi2.7
Lovettsville, VATown9.6 mi0.9
MiddletownTown9.8 mi2.1
Ten Mile CreekCensus-designated place10 mi5.8
BurkittsvilleTown10 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Adamstown, MD in?
Adamstown is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Adamstown, MD?
About 2,025 people live in Adamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Adamstown?
Nearby places include Buckeystown (2.6 mi), Point of Rocks (4 mi), Ballenger Creek (5.3 mi), Jefferson (5.6 mi), Urbana (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023