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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Adair County

Kentucky · 17,244 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 $24,055. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,200. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,244
+12%since 1990
from 15,360 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+5%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,055
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,809 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,931
+74%since 1990
from $8,596 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$315
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.1%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Adair County to nearby counties

ADAIR COUNTY VS
Russell County
Income$44,738+86%
Home value$163,200+190%
Population18,608−4%
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ADAIR COUNTY VS
Taylor County
Income$60,456+151%
Home value$174,200+210%
Population26,763+38%
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ADAIR COUNTY VS
Green County
Income$46,798+95%
Home value$125,000+122%
Population11,644−40%
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ADAIR COUNTY VS
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Income$51,473+114%
Home value$110,200+96%
Population10,583−46%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adair County, Kentucky?

Adair County, Kentucky has about 17,244 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Adair County, Kentucky earns about $24,055 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 $56,200, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Adair County, Kentucky?

About 10.9% 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 24.0% of people in Adair County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adair County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Adair County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,884 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
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