Adairsville, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Adairsville, Georgia is 5,065, with 48.6% male and 51.4% female. Adairsville has experienced moderate growth over the last decade, benefiting from its strategic location between Atlanta and Chattanooga, which has attracted both residential and commercial development.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1830
- County: Bartow
- Land area: 9.11 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 556 people per square mile
- Area code: 770
- Zip code: 30103
Geography and Location
Adairsville, Georgia is located in Bartow County in northwestern Georgia, about halfway between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee, along Interstate 75. The town is known for its historic downtown area, which features charming 19th-century buildings and antique shops. Adairsville sits in a region of gently rolling hills and is surrounded by farmland, forests, and scenic countryside. Its proximity to the Appalachian foothills provides opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. The town’s location along a major interstate has helped fuel its growth as a residential and commercial hub while maintaining its small-town charm.
Demographics
Median resident age: 32.7 years
Median household income: $31,114
Median house value: $71,300
Population by Race
Races in Adairsville:
- White Non-Hispanic (72.5%)
- Black (22.5%)
- Hispanic (2.0%)
- Two or more races (1.7%)
- Other race (1.5%)
- American Indian (1.2%)
- Asian Indian (0.9%)
Ancestries: United States (30.4%), Irish (6.8%), German (4.5%), English (4.0%), French (3.0%).
Elevation: 714 feet
Land area: 6.2 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Adairsville
- High school or higher: 61.1%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
- Unemployed: 4.1%
- Mean travel time to work: 30.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Adairsville city
- Never married: 19.6%
- Now married: 55.8%
- Separated: 3.1%
- Widowed: 7.8%
- Divorced: 13.7%
0.5% Foreign born
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Adairsville:
- GORDON HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; CALHOUN, GA)
- EMORY CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; CARTERSVILLE, GA)
- NW GA REGIONAL HOSP (about 18 miles; ROME, GA)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adairsville:
- RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 16 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)
- DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 44 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
- LOVELL FIELD (about 50 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Abbreviation: CHA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Adairsville:
- TOM B. DAVID FLD (about 6 miles; CALHOUN, GA; Abbreviation: CZL)
- CARTERSVILLE (about 19 miles; CARTERSVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: VPC)
- DALTON MUNI (about 25 miles; DALTON, GA; Abbreviation: DNN)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adairsville:
- KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; KENNESAW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 9,589)
- LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
- SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,559)
- CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 40 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)
- CHATTANOOGA STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Full-time enrollment: 4,821)
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA (about 54 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,914)
- CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,652)
Schools
Public high school in Adairsville:
- ADAIRSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 702; Location: 100 COLLEGE STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Adairsville:
- ADAIRSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 698; Location: 122 KING STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
- ADAIRSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 604; Location: 116 NORTH FRANKLIN; Grades: 06 – 08)
Private primary/middle school in Adairsville:
- LIVING WAY CHRISTIAN (Students: 80; Location: 118 E GEORGE STREET; Grades: 1 – 10)