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Adamsville

Tennessee · 2,081 residents (2025 est.) · 7.039 sq mi
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Adamsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,600. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,278
+15%since 2000
from 1,983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−18%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,081 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Adamsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,422
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,626
+20%since 2000
from $18,806 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−5%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,936)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,195)
Black2.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(30)
Diversity Score8.9%(202)
Diversity Score
9
+120%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+34.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adamsville, Tennessee?

Adamsville, Tennessee has about 2,278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adamsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Adamsville, Tennessee earns about $51,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adamsville, Tennessee expensive?

In Adamsville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $148,600, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Adamsville, Tennessee?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Adamsville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adamsville, Tennessee?

About 28.6% of people in Adamsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adamsville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Adamsville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 533 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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