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Adair

Illinois · 215 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Population has grown 45% since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $90,000. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
+45%since 2023
from 148 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
500 / sq mi
+45%since 2023
from 344 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.8
−48%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
97138179220261201020202024Adair
2024215
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,800
−27%since 2023
from $25,927 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+20%since 2023
from 0.355 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(140)
Black5.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(183)
Black7.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.1%(71)
Diversity Score
33
+159%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−60%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
67.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
49.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
36.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adair, Illinois?

Adair, Illinois has about 215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Adair, Illinois expensive?

In Adair, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,000.

How educated are people in Adair, Illinois?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in Adair, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adair, Illinois?

About 20.5% of people in Adair, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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