Adams, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Adams, Tennessee had a total population of 888, the 319th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $75,000, which is 8% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.5%.
Adams Quick Facts
How Adams Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 602 | 888 | No clear change (+47.5%) |
| Median household income | $68,128 | $75,000 | No clear change (+10.1%) |
| Median home value¹ | $151,131 | $258,900 | +71.3% |
| Median gross rent | $1,266 | $1,150 | No clear change (-9.2%) |
How Adams Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 91.4%
- Black: 3.5%
- Hispanic: 2.9%
- Asian: 0.4%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 12.2%
- HS Diploma: 46.0%
- Some College: 19.4%
- Associate's: 6.6%
- Bachelor's: 14.0%
- Graduate+: 2.0%
Adams Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Robertson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 19,255 | $59,465 | 22.4% | $253,600 |
| Greenbrier | 6,971 | $85,174 | 5.9% | $321,900 |
| Coopertown | 4,640 | $118,241 | 9.2% | $421,500 |
| Cross Plains | 1,922 | $76,319 | 3.9% | $320,400 |
| Orlinda | 1,214 | $84,250 | 6.4% | $355,400 |
| Cedar Hill | 395 | $74,375 | 9.1% | $182,100 |
Cities Similar to Adams
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | 895 | $76,250 | $152,500 | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| New Hope | 862 | $77,727 | $179,600 | 7.9% | 23.0% |
| Charleston | 956 | $72,763 | $217,400 | 11.4% | 9.3% |
| Rockford | 824 | $71,094 | $283,500 | 26.2% | 8.9% |
| Orebank | 816 | $67,740 | $185,100 | 25.9% | 12.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 888, Adams's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Adams is a small community located in Tennessee, within Robertson County. The total population is 888. It ranks as the 319th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Adams is 36.7 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Adams is $75,000. This is 8% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The median home value is $258,900. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Adams has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.
Education
15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Adams, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Adams, Tennessee?
Adams, Tennessee has a population of 888 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Adams, TN?
The median household income in Adams is $75,000, which is 7% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Adams, TN?
The poverty rate in Adams is 7.5%. This means approximately 65 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Adams, Tennessee?
Adams's population is 91.4% White, 3.5% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Adams, TN?
The median home value in Adams is $258,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Adams, Tennessee?
15.9% of adults (25+) in Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.