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Adamsville

Alabama · 4,522 residents · 26.215 sq mi
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Adamsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,167. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,522
−9%since 2000
from 4,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Adamsville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,167
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,461
+27%since 2000
from $18,496 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(3,749)
Black22.8%(1,130)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(2,262)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(2,324)
Black44.8%(2,025)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(102)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.3%(2,953)
Diversity Score
65
+43%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adamsville, Alabama?

Adamsville, Alabama has about 4,522 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adamsville, Alabama?

The typical household in Adamsville, Alabama earns about $52,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adamsville, Alabama expensive?

In Adamsville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Adamsville, Alabama?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Adamsville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adamsville, Alabama?

About 11.0% of people in Adamsville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adamsville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Adamsville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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