Adamstown, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Adamstown is a borough
in Berks
and Lancaster
counties in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. The population was 1,789 at the 2010 census
. It was initially founded on 4 July 1761 by William Addams on the site of a former village of native American
s, and Addams named the community "Addamsburry". The community was incorporated as a borough on 2 April 1850.
The town promotes itself as the "antiques capital of the United States
" because it attracts many antiques
dealers and collectors. Adamstown is home to the Stoudt's Brewery
, Pennsylvania's first microbrewery, which was established here in 1987.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all land.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 1,203 people, 501 households, and 351 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 880.7 people per square mile (339.0/km²). There were 533 housing units at an average density of 390.2 per square mile (150.2/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.09% White, 0.08% African American, 0.25% Asian, 0.42% from other races
, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.
There were 501 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples
living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the borough the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $43,578, and the median income for a family was $47,337. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,400 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $20,840. About 1.4% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
In recent years, the role and responsibility of the Library has increased. It became a full-fledged member of the Library System of Lancaster County
and is now responsible for providing library services to the 28,000+ residents of Adamstown, Brecknock, Denver, East Cocalico and West Cocalico. The library is run by its own Board of Trustees. The spirit of volunteerism is still strong in the library and volunteers continue to play a key role in ensuring the library is funded and assisting in library functions. The library also now benefits from a staff of full-time and part-time trained employees, including a Library Director who holds a Masters degree in Library and Information Science.
Borough (Pennsylvania)
In the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a borough is a self-governing municipal entity that is usually smaller than a city. There are 958 boroughs in Pennsylvania. All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities, boroughs, or townships...
in Berks
Berks County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 373,638 people, 141,570 households, and 98,532 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 150,222 housing units at an average density of 175 per square mile...
and Lancaster
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010 the population was 519,445. Lancaster County forms the Lancaster Metropolitan Statistical Area, the...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The population was 1,789 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
. It was initially founded on 4 July 1761 by William Addams on the site of a former village of native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
s, and Addams named the community "Addamsburry". The community was incorporated as a borough on 2 April 1850.
The town promotes itself as the "antiques capital of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
" because it attracts many antiques
Antiques
An antique is an old collectible item. It is collected or desirable because of its age , beauty, rarity, condition, utility, personal emotional connection, and/or other unique features...
dealers and collectors. Adamstown is home to the Stoudt's Brewery
Stoudt's Brewery
Stoudt's Brewery is one of Pennsylvania's first micro breweries, located in the Lancaster County borough of Adamstown. Stoudt's Brewery was started in 1987 by Ed and Carol Stoudt, both of whom desired to own a restaurant, bakery, antique shop, and a brewery together...
, Pennsylvania's first microbrewery, which was established here in 1987.
Geography
Adamstown is located at 40°14′30"N 76°3′28"W (40.241588, -76.057655).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the borough has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census Adamstown had a population of 1,789. The median age was 37.5. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 91.3% non-Hispanic white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% of two or more race and 1.7% Hispanic or Latino.As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,203 people, 501 households, and 351 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 880.7 people per square mile (339.0/km²). There were 533 housing units at an average density of 390.2 per square mile (150.2/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.09% White, 0.08% African American, 0.25% Asian, 0.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.
There were 501 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the borough the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $43,578, and the median income for a family was $47,337. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,400 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough was $20,840. About 1.4% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
Elementary
- Adamstown Elementary (Cocalico School District)
Population
- 1850 - 300
- 1880 - 801
- 1900 - 597
- 1920 - 800
- 1961 - 1200
- 1990 - 1108
- 2000 - 1203
- 2010 - 1789
Public services
The Adamstown Area Library is located at 3000 North Reading Road. The Library shares a building with the Adamstown Borough office.In recent years, the role and responsibility of the Library has increased. It became a full-fledged member of the Library System of Lancaster County
Library System of Lancaster County
The Library System of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is a federated system with 14 member libraries, three branches and a bookmobile; it serves 490,562 residents. LSLC was established in April 1987 to provide well-coordinated, countywide services and cooperative programs to assist member libraries...
and is now responsible for providing library services to the 28,000+ residents of Adamstown, Brecknock, Denver, East Cocalico and West Cocalico. The library is run by its own Board of Trustees. The spirit of volunteerism is still strong in the library and volunteers continue to play a key role in ensuring the library is funded and assisting in library functions. The library also now benefits from a staff of full-time and part-time trained employees, including a Library Director who holds a Masters degree in Library and Information Science.