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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Adair County

Missouri · 24,577 residents · 567.324 sq mi
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Adair County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,100. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,577
−2%vs 2000
vs 24,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 27.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,285
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,677 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,197
−41%vs 2000
vs $15,484 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$307
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
59.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.3% in 2000
40.6% rent
2.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(23,738)
Black1.2%(291)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(315)
Asian1.4%(347)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(2,348)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(24,067)
Black0.9%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(195)
Asian0.9%(231)
Other0.3%(69)
Diversity Score7%(1,717)
7
−26%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.3%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adair County, Missouri?

Adair County, Missouri has about 24,577 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Adair County, Missouri earns about $17,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adair County, Missouri expensive?

In Adair County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $307 a month.

How educated are people in Adair County, Missouri?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Adair County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adair County, Missouri?

About 24.9% of people in Adair County, Missouri 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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