Population 11,799 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Adamsville
Household size in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Adamsville average 2.73 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.54 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Atlanta neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in Adamsville is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Adamsville: 19.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Adamsville
Renters in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Adamsville: 50.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Adamsville: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Adamsville is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the wider Atlanta area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $943 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,248 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$358 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Adamsville costs $1,248 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $358 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Adamsville
Bachelor's degrees in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Adamsville than nationally: 28.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Atlanta neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 35.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Adamsville never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Adamsville has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Atlanta neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Adamsville
| Period | Adamsville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Adamsville: 11.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Adamsville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville | 2.73 | 38.8 | 19.6% | 50.2% | 12.9% | 1984 | $1,248 | 28.0% | 86.4% | 11.2% |
| Center Hill | 2.34 | 43.3 | 19.8% | 54.2% | 11.0% | 1975 | $1,217 | 28.9% | 86.3% | 6.6% |
| Cascade Heights | 2.46 | 42.0 | 19.6% | 46.6% | 11.4% | 1969 | $1,251 | 35.4% | 90.5% | 7.9% |
| Adams Park | 2.38 | 33.4 | 22.2% | 62.6% | 10.4% | 1976 | $1,415 | 29.1% | 92.8% | 11.1% |
| Grove Park | 2.54 | 34.5 | 20.9% | 50.0% | 15.8% | 1969 | $1,346 | 32.0% | 87.5% | 7.2% |
| Ben Hill | 2.52 | 38.3 | 16.7% | 48.3% | 11.1% | 1992 | $1,782 | 39.0% | 89.0% | 4.2% |
| Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta | 2.56 | 35.0 | 24.5% | 57.9% | 13.8% | 1983 | $1,474 | 36.2% | 87.9% | 5.5% |
| Rockdale | 2.22 | 35.8 | 11.6% | 45.3% | 13.0% | 1993 | $1,694 | 58.9% | 93.1% | 7.5% |
| West End | 2.09 | 40.3 | 13.4% | 61.6% | 12.7% | 1971 | $1,094 | 40.6% | 88.0% | 7.2% |
| Oakland City | 2.10 | 41.7 | 15.5% | 53.6% | 14.7% | 1962 | $1,295 | 30.3% | 87.5% | 11.8% |
| University Center | 1.92 | 27.3 | 17.0% | 75.7% | 20.5% | 1991 | $956 | 53.3% | 91.7% | 16.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Adamsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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