Adamsville, Tennessee Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Adamsville is 2,200, with 48% male and 52% female. The town has seen gradual population growth, primarily due to its appeal as a quiet, rural community and a few industrial developments.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1825
- County: McNairy County
- Land area: 5.5 square miles
- Population density: 400 people per square mile
- Area code: 731
- Zip code: 38310
Geography and Location
Adamsville is located in southwestern Tennessee, near the Tennessee-Mississippi border. It is a small, rural town in McNairy County, known for its strong sense of community and agricultural background. The town lies along U.S. Highway 64 and is close to the Tennessee River, making it a recreational destination for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The surrounding area consists of farmland, forests, and rivers, with the nearby Shiloh National Military Park adding historical significance. The climate in Adamsville is humid subtropical, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
Demographics
Median resident age: 45.0 years
Median household income: $30,929
Median house value: $71,000
Population by Race
Races in Adamsville:
- White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
- Black (1.0%)
- Two or more races (0.7%)
- American Indian (0.6%)
- Hispanic (0.5%)
Ancestries: United States (16.6%), Irish (9.8%), German (9.6%), English (7.2%), Scottish (2.2%), Italian (2.0%).
Elevation: 518 feet
Land area: 6.9 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Adamsville
- High school or higher: 68.8%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
- Unemployed: 3.9%
- Mean travel time to work: 28.6 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Adamsville town
- Never married: 11.2%
- Now married: 57.7%
- Separated: 2.2%
- Widowed: 18.1%
- Divorced: 10.8%
1.2% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +137 (+7.4%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Adamsville:
- HARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; SAVANNAH, TN)
- METHODIST HEALTHCARE-MCNAIRY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; SELMER, TN)
- MAGNOLIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 25 miles; CORINTH, MS)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adamsville:
- MC KELLAR-SIPES REGIONAL (about 43 miles; JACKSON, TN; Abbreviation: MKL)
- NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 66 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Abbreviation: MSL)
- TUPELO RGNL (about 73 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)
Other public-use airports nearest to Adamsville:
- ROBERT SIBLEY (about 8 miles; SELMER, TN; Abbreviation: SZY)
- SAVANNAH-HARDIN COUNTY (about 15 miles; SAVANNAH, TN; Abbreviation: SNH)
- FRANKLIN WILKINS (about 28 miles; LEXINGTON, TN; Abbreviation: M52)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adamsville:
- JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,534)
- UNION UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
- NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 55 miles; FLORENCE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,770)
- NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 63 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)
- ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 75 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
Schools
Public high school in Adamsville:
- ADAMSVILLE JUNIOR / SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 611; Location: P O BOX 407; Grades: 07 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Adamsville:
- ADAMSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 575; Location: P O BOX 335; Grades: KG – 06)
- WEST HARDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 220; Location: 25105 HIGHWAY 69; Grades: KG – 05)
Libraries
Library in Adamsville:
- IRVING MEEK JR., PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $35,771; Location: 204 WEST MAIN STREET; 19,993 books; 852 audio materials; 590 video materials; 45 serial subscriptions)