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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Adair County

Kentucky · 15,360 residents · 405.292 sq mi
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Adair County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,809. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,200. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,360
−11%vs 2000
vs 17,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$15,809
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,055 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,596
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,931 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$234
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $315 in 2000
US average: $450
79.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
20.1% rent
2.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(16,462)
Black2.5%(434)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(132)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(1,500)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(14,873)
Black3.1%(482)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(5)
Diversity Score9.2%(1,413)
9
+6%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
46.3%
−13.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Adair County, Kentucky?

Adair County, Kentucky has about 15,360 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Adair County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Adair County, Kentucky earns about $15,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adair County, Kentucky expensive?

In Adair County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $234 a month.

How educated are people in Adair County, Kentucky?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Adair County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adair County, Kentucky?

About 25.1% of people in Adair County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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