Adams city, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Adams city, Tennessee Demographics
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As of 2026, Adams city, Tennessee has a total population of 655, the 351st largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $66,250, which is 1% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.4%.

Adams city Quick Facts

Population 655

Median Household Income $66,250

Median Home Value $200,000

Poverty Rate 5.4%

Unemployment Rate 7.2%

Median Age 42.3 years

Homeownership Rate 92.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

High School Graduation Rate 88.3%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 655 351st of 504

Median Income $66,250 above average

Poverty Rate 5.4% 57% lower national

Median Home Value $200,000 above average

How Adams city Compares

Median Household Income

Adams city

$66,250

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Adams city

$200,000

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.7%

$25K-$50K 26.4%

$50K-$100K 38.2%

$100K+ 28.7%

Employment

7.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7% | National: 5.2%

66.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.1%

Renter 7.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.7%

18-34

26.4%

35-54

19.7%

55-74

30.8%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Adams city Rankings in Tennessee

#351 Population of 504

#154 Median Income of 504

#261 Education of 504

#184 Home Value of 504

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Cities Similar to Adams city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Vanleer town	670	$64,464	$208,300	7.0%	13.6%
Chesterfield CDP	650	$58,929	$198,000	11.7%	7.8%
Maury City town	685	$63,443	$77,000	19.0%	7.6%
Darden CDP	612	N/A	N/A	12.3%	5.7%
Watauga city	631	$56,912	$128,800	26.7%	20.9%

Population Overview

Adams city is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 655. It ranks as the 351st most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adams city is 42.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adams city is $66,250. This is 1% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.4%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $200,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Adams city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Adams city, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Adams city, Tennessee?

Adams city, Tennessee has a population of 655 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Adams city, TN?

The median household income in Adams city is $66,250, which is 16% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Adams city, TN?

The poverty rate in Adams city is 5.4%. This means approximately 35 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Adams city, Tennessee?

Adams city's population is 89.5% White, 4.4% Black, 4.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Adams city, TN?

The median home value in Adams city is $200,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Adams city, Tennessee?

15.8% of adults (25+) in Adams city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.