Adams County Times

Of the 514,969 citizens living in Adams County in 2021, 87.6% said they were only one race, while 12.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Adams County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71% or 365,720 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Adams County is 4% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Adams County.

	Estimated Total
White	365,720
Multiracial	63,825
Some Other Race	40,690
Asian	20,531
African American	17,520
American Indian or Alaska Native	5,916
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	767

Source: US Census Bureau