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Adams

Tennessee · 624 residents · 2.391 sq mi
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Adams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
+10%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5346307278249201990201020202024Adams
2024888
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,157
+60%since 2000
from $15,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(504)
Black8.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(550)
Black3.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.5%(9)
Diversity Score19.4%(121)
Diversity Score
19
−21%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams, Tennessee?

Adams, Tennessee has about 624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams, Tennessee?

The typical household in Adams, Tennessee earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams, Tennessee expensive?

In Adams, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Adams, Tennessee?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Adams, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams, Tennessee?

About 9.2% of people in Adams, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adams, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Adams, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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