Adamsville, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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High PovertyPoverty rate of 28.6% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Adamsville, Tennessee had a total population of 2,278, the 196th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $51,422, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 28.6%.

Key Takeaways

More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.6%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Adamsville Quick Facts

Population 2,27890% MOE ±370

Median Household Income $51,42290% MOE ±$11,913

Median Home Value $148,60090% MOE ±$72,618

Poverty Rate 28.6%90% MOE ±8.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.8%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Median Age 37.0 years90% MOE ±6.3 years

Homeownership Rate 67.2%90% MOE ±9.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.4%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 2,278 196th of 502

Median Income $51,422 below average

Poverty Rate 28.6% 129% higher than national

Median Home Value $148,600 bottom 30%

How Adamsville 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	2,307	2,278	No clear change (-1.3%)
Median household income	$42,152	$51,422	No clear change (+22.0%)
Median home value¹	$104,364	$148,600	No clear change (+42.4%)
Median gross rent	$521	$740	No clear change (+42.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Adamsville Compares

Median Household Income

Adamsville

$51,422

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Adamsville

$148,600

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.2%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 37.4%

$100K+ 14.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.1%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

8.1%

$30K-$35K

6.6%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

16.3%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

2.5%

$150K-$200K

1.4%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

55.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.2%

Renter 32.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $740/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

20.4%

75+

7.8%

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: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Adamsville Rankings in Tennessee

#196 Population of 502

#293 Median Income of 453

#323 Education of 502

#361 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in Hardin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Savannah	7,412	$39,712	29.8%	$160,200
Olivet	1,377	$66,635	21.0%	$159,800
Crump	1,231	$43,750	15.2%	$151,500
Saltillo	753	$59,063	11.8%	$122,500
Walnut Grove (Hardin County)	403	$26,000	40.9%	$86,800
Milledgeville	299	$56,042	12.4%	$126,600
Nixon	294	N/A	55.8%	$130,100
Counce	276	$54,565	0.0%	$159,200
Morris Chapel	218	N/A	39.5%	N/A
Shiloh	130	$46,224	6.2%	$75,600

Cities Similar to Adamsville

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Alamo	2,311	$54,063	$141,500	14.2%	16.5%
Greenfield	2,264	$47,368	$95,300	20.3%	13.5%
Dyer	2,217	$54,766	$113,500	15.9%	16.7%
Walnut Hill	2,415	$51,742	$219,900	26.0%	5.9%
South Carthage	2,364	$55,662	$200,300	18.5%	17.2%

Population Overview

Adamsville is a small community located in Tennessee, within Hardin County. The total population is 2,278. It ranks as the 196th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adamsville is 37.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adamsville is $51,422. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.6%. This is 108% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $148,600. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Adamsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Adamsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Adamsville, 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 Adamsville, Tennessee?

Adamsville, Tennessee has a population of 2,278 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Adamsville, TN?

The median household income in Adamsville is $51,422, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Adamsville, TN?

The poverty rate in Adamsville is 28.6%. This means approximately 623 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Adamsville, Tennessee?

Adamsville's population is 96.4% White, 2.3% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Adamsville, TN?

The median home value in Adamsville is $148,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.

How educated is Adamsville, Tennessee?

13.9% of adults (25+) in Adamsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.