Adams Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Adams Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. About 5,691 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 45.8 sq mi (119 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

PhiladelphiaAllentown
Adams Township in Pennsylvania
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,691 ± 20
County
Cambria County
School district
Forest Hills School District
Land area
45.8 sq mi (119 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$69,639 ± $11,785
Median home value
$172,500 ± $22,656
Water area
0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²)
State
Pennsylvania
Census code (GEOID)
4202100308
Coordinates (central point)
40.283561, -78.735712

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in Adams Township, largest first

  1. Salix (CDP)1,115 people
  2. St. Michael (CDP)431 people
  3. Dunlo (CDP)413 people
  4. Sidman (CDP)305 people

These places’ central points lie inside Adams Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Summerhill Township5.2 mi northeast
  2. Richland Township5.6 mi west
  3. Croyle Township6.0 mi north
  4. South Fork (borough)6.1 mi northwest
  5. Ogle Township, Somerset County6.8 mi south
  6. Conemaugh Township7.4 mi northwest
  7. Pavia Township, Bedford County7.6 mi east
  8. Paint Township, Somerset County7.8 mi southwest
  9. Lincoln Township, Bedford County8.0 mi southeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Adams Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Cambria County, largest first

  1. Richland Township12,082 people
  2. Cambria Township5,763 people
  3. Upper Yoder Township5,081 people
  4. Jackson Township4,173 people
  5. Portage Township3,393 people
  6. Cresson Township2,802 people
  7. Allegheny Township2,765 people
  8. Stonycreek Township2,705 people
  9. Croyle Township2,343 people
  10. Lower Yoder Township2,207 people
  11. East Taylor Township2,158 people
  12. Barr Township1,992 people
All 29
  1. Conemaugh Township1,956 people
  2. Susquehanna Township1,874 people
  3. Summerhill Township1,715 people
  4. Blacklick Township1,708 people
  5. Clearfield Township1,696 people
  6. Reade Township1,612 people
  7. Gallitzin Township1,397 people
  8. East Carroll Township1,373 people
  9. West Carroll Township1,272 people
  10. Washington Township980 people
  11. Elder Township954 people
  12. White Township856 people
  13. Middle Taylor Township793 people
  14. West Taylor Township706 people
  15. Munster Township698 people
  16. Chest Township506 people
  17. Dean Township298 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cambria County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Adams Township

Longest day
15 hours 3 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 17 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:44 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:50 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:48 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:48 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:35 AM5:13 PM9 h 38 min
Feb 157:08 AM5:50 PM10 h 42 min
Mar 157:26 AM7:21 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:36 AM7:53 PM13 h 17 min
May 155:59 AM8:24 PM14 h 25 min
Jun 155:44 AM8:46 PM15 h 2 min
Jul 155:57 AM8:43 PM14 h 46 min
Aug 156:25 AM8:12 PM13 h 47 min
Sep 156:55 AM7:24 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:25 AM6:35 PM11 h 10 min
Nov 157:00 AM4:58 PM9 h 58 min
Dec 157:30 AM4:49 PM9 h 19 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Cambria County or the local office.

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