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Adairsville

Georgia · 5,101 residents (2025 est.) · 9.357 sq mi
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Adairsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,449. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $252,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,999
+97%since 2000
from 2,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
+97%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+20%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Adairsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,449
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,114 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,926
+82%since 2000
from $14,828 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+50.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−18%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,300
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,842)
Black22.4%(570)
Hispanic / Latino2%(51)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(1,281)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(2,973)
Black12.6%(632)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(392)
Asian2.4%(118)
Other17.7%(884)
Diversity Score74%(3,701)
Diversity Score
74
+47%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−57.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adairsville, Georgia?

Adairsville, Georgia has about 4,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adairsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Adairsville, Georgia earns about $103,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adairsville, Georgia expensive?

In Adairsville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $252,300, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Adairsville, Georgia?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Adairsville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adairsville, Georgia?

About 6.1% of people in Adairsville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adairsville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Adairsville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,741 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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