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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Adamsville

Tennessee · 1,983 residents · 7.039 sq mi
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Adamsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,929. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,983
+14%since 1990
from 1,745 in 1990
1990 – 2025
282 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 248 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.0
+6%since 1990
from 42.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Adamsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,929
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,806
+91%since 1990
from $9,846 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
71.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
29.0% rent
2.2
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,717)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(8)
Diversity Score4%(69)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,936)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4%(80)
4
+1%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+39%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adamsville, Tennessee?

Adamsville, Tennessee has about 1,983 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Adamsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Adamsville, Tennessee earns about $30,929 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Adamsville, Tennessee?

About 11.8% 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 16.2% 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 238 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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