Adamstown, MD Demographics

A map of Adamstown's Population by Race

Adamstown, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,025, a large decrease from the 2,331 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.0% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 4.0% Black, 3.5% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Adamstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Adamstown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Adamstown, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Adamstown is ranked the 284th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Adamstown was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Adamstown's White Population

1,661 residents of Adamstown, or 82.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Adamstown is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Adamstown ranks 274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adamstown's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Adamstown's population has increased from 74.0% to 82.0%.

Adamstown is more White than neighboring Buckeystown (66.3% White), Point of Rocks (67.6% White), and Ballenger Creek (47.4% White). Adamstown is less White than neighboring Jefferson (84.2% White), and Braddock Heights (88.3% White).

Adamstown's Black Population

80 residents of Adamstown, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Adamstown is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Adamstown ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adamstown's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Black residents' share of Adamstown's population has decreased from 7.7% to 4.0%.

Adamstown is more Black than neighboring Braddock Heights (2% Black). Adamstown is less Black than neighboring Buckeystown (10.5% Black), Point of Rocks (7.3% Black), Ballenger Creek (22.1% Black), and Jefferson (6.7% Black).

Adamstown's Asian Population

71 residents of Adamstown, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Adamstown is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Adamstown ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adamstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Asian residents' share of Adamstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Adamstown is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson (1.2% Asian), and Braddock Heights (1.1% Asian). Adamstown is less Asian than neighboring Buckeystown (9.5% Asian), Point of Rocks (6.4% Asian), and Ballenger Creek (10% Asian).

Adamstown's Hispanic Population

148 residents of Adamstown, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Adamstown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Adamstown ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adamstown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Adamstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Adamstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Buckeystown (6.4% Hispanic), Jefferson (6.3% Hispanic), and Braddock Heights (5.2% Hispanic). Adamstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Point of Rocks (15.3% Hispanic), and Ballenger Creek (14.6% Hispanic).

Adamstown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Adamstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Adamstown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Adamstown ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adamstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Adamstown's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Adamstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ballenger Creek (0.9% Native American/Other).

Adamstown's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Adamstown, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Adamstown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Adamstown ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Adamstown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Adamstown's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.2%.

Adamstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (1.6% Multiracial). Adamstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Buckeystown (7.4% Multiracial), Point of Rocks (3.5% Multiracial), Ballenger Creek (5.1% Multiracial), and Braddock Heights (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.