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Adams, TN
City in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Population
888
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
371
ZIP codes
0
Adams and its ZIP codes
Adams at a glance
- Adams is about 2.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,000 a year, 8% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,900 (10% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,150 a month.
Local data for Adams, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,000
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$258,900
Median rent
$1,150/mo
Homeownership
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (126), Irish Americans (79), Polish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robertson County. PPP loans are for Adams.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,417
23,188 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,486 per person
How people get to work
Adams, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Adams
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar HillCity | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Guthrie, KYCity | 8.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Allensville, KYCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| SpringfieldCity | 13 mi | 13.7 |
| CoopertownTown | 13 mi | 31.6 |
| Adairville, KYCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Pleasant ViewCity | 14 mi | 12.5 |
| Trenton, KYCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 15 mi | 100.1 |
| Elkton, KYCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| GreenbrierTown | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| Russellville, KYCity | 20 mi | 11 |
| OrlindaCity | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| Oak Grove, KYCity | 20 mi | 10.7 |
| Pembroke, KYCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| RidgetopCity | 21 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adams, TN in?
- Adams is in Robertson County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Adams, TN?
- About 888 people live in Adams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adams?
- Nearby places include Cedar Hill (4.5 mi), Guthrie, KY (8.7 mi), Allensville, KY (9.1 mi), Springfield (13 mi), Coopertown (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023