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Adair

Iowa · 776 residents (2025 est.) · 2.215 sq mi
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Adair has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
830
−1%since 2000
from 839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
−9%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:776 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7347828308779251990201020202024Adair
2024830
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,550
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,319 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,327
+127%since 2000
from $15,557 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−1%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+42%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(763)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(27)
Diversity Score18.9%(157)
Diversity Score
19
+394%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adair, Iowa?

Adair, Iowa has about 830 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adair, Iowa?

The typical household in Adair, Iowa earns about $54,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adair, Iowa expensive?

In Adair, Iowa, the median home is worth about $127,800, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Adair, Iowa?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Adair, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adair, Iowa?

About 4.3% of people in Adair, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adair, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Adair, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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