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Adair County

Kentucky · 18,903 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 $43,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,903
+10%since 2000
from 17,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K19K20K1990201020202024Adair County
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(1,013)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(1,074)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(1,259)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(1,513)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(1,501)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.7%(2,014)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(1,954)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(2,353)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.1%(2,673)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(2,140)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(1,095)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(314)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,026
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,055 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,751
+52%since 2000
from $14,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−9%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(17,044)
Black2.6%(498)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(643)
Asian0.3%(63)
Other2.2%(415)
Segregation Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(304)
Colombian0.3%(64)
Guatemalan0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(63)
Korean0.1%(18)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Ancestry
English16.1%(3,111)
American14.3%(2,767)
Irish8.2%(1,596)
German7.3%(1,414)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(338)
Italian1.7%(321)
Scottish1.6%(308)
French1.5%(293)
Polish0.9%(168)
Croatian0.7%(136)
Dutch0.7%(136)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
British0.6%(116)
Belgian0.4%(75)
Welsh0.3%(61)
Russian0.3%(50)
Lithuanian0.2%(43)
Swiss0.1%(29)
Czech0.1%(28)
Norwegian0.1%(22)
Austrian0.1%(17)
Portuguese0.1%(16)
West Indian0.1%(16)
Jamaican0.1%(16)
Danish0.1%(14)
Swedish0.1%(13)
Iranian0%(8)
Slovak0%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(2,287)
Married51.4%(4,110)
Widowed5.4%(435)
Divorced14.5%(1,158)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(2,400)
Married50.4%(4,042)
Widowed7.3%(586)
Divorced12.4%(995)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adair County, Kentucky?

Adair County, Kentucky has about 18,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adair County, Kentucky earns about $43,026 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 $105,400, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Adair County, Kentucky?

About 18.4% 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 18.9% 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 3,543 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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