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Adairsville

Georgia · 4,878 residents · 9.357 sq mi
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Adairsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,764. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,000. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,878
+92%since 2000
from 2,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+4%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Adairsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,764
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,569
+39%since 2000
from $14,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(3,644)
Black11.9%(581)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(325)
Asian1.5%(73)
Other26.6%(1,298)
Diversity Score70.1%(3,417)
Diversity Score
70
+39%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adairsville, Georgia?

Adairsville, Georgia has about 4,878 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adairsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Adairsville, Georgia earns about $61,764 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 $156,000, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Adairsville, Georgia?

About 28.0% 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 6.2% 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 2,620 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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