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FAQs

Is Adams County, PA Republican or Democrat? ›

Presidential politics

Adams is a consistently Republican county, like most of South Central Pennsylvania.

Our scenic beauty, history, educational opportunities and stability make Adams County a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Low crime rates, a thriving economy and affordable housing make us one of the best kept secrets in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Housing Market Overview

In July 2024, home prices in Pennsylvania were up 5.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price. On average, the number of homes sold was up 9.8% year over year and there were 11,988 homes sold in July this year, up 10,914 homes sold in July last year.

Adams County is in south-central Pennsylvania, bordered by Cumberland County to the north, York County to the north and east, Franklin County to the west, and Carroll and Frederick Counties in Maryland to the south.

Philadelphia is the Democratic stronghold of the state, often delivering huge margins for the Democrats in statewide elections. Other urban areas, such as Pittsburgh, Erie, Harrisburg, Allentown, and Scranton lean Democratic as well.

Incumbent President

Pennsylvania is considered to be a crucial swing state in 2024, with most major news organizations marking it as a tossup.

Poverty & Diversity

7.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Adams County, PA (7.91k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%.

According to the latest ALICE report, in 2021, the minimum cost to live in Adams County is $27,504 for a single adult and $67,392 for a family of four. There are 14,770 households that make less than what ALICE states it costs to live.

Late spring and early summer are the busiest and most competitive time of year for the real estate market. There's usually more inventory listed for sale than other times of year, and home prices are steeper to reflect the increased demand.

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In June, the median home sales price increased nearly 6% to $312,000, up from $295,000 the previous month. The price was up nearly 6% compared to June 2023.

“One of the primary reasons we're continuing to see rising home prices is due to the limited supply of available homes,” said PAR Incoming President Bill Lublin. “The number of listings has increased steadily since the beginning of the year; however, the overall inventory is insufficient to meet the demand.

The county was formed in 1800 and named for John Adams. It is best known as the site of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863), commonly regarded as the turning point of the American Civil War in favour of the Union army.

Gettysburg has a 2024 population of 8,921. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Gettysburg is currently growing at a rate of 5.35% annually and its population has increased by 25.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,107 in 2020.

District 13:

ADAMS, BEDFORD, BLAIR, CAMBRIA, CUMBERLAND, FRANKLIN, FULTON, HUNTINGDON, JUNIATA, MIFFLIN, PERRY and SOMERSET Counties.

In all, the Republican Party has carried Pennsylvania in 26 presidential elections, the Democratic Party in 20, the Democratic-Republican Party in 8, the Whig Party in 2, and the Progressive Party in 1 (1912). A nonpartisan candidate, George Washington, carried the state twice (in 1789 and 1792).

Current elected officials

The Pennsylvania Republican Party control two of the five statewide offices and holds a majority in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Republicans hold none of the state's U.S. Senate seats, 8 of the state's 17 House seats, and a minority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.