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Adamsville, TN


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Adamsville, Tennessee

Adamsville, Tennessee, in McNairy county, is 35 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 93 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 1,983 residents.

The People and Families of Adamsville

In Adamsville, about 55% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Adamsville than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Adamsville had a median family income of $37,993.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Adamsville.

Adamsville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Adamsville was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Adamsville. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Adamsville, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in Adamsville expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Adamsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Adamsville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Adamsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Adamsville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Adamsville, TN

Comparing Adamsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone76

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime69
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