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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Adair County

Missouri · 24,977 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 $26,677. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,400. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,977
+2%since 1990
from 24,577 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.9
+2%since 1990
from 27.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K25K25K26K1990201020202024Adair County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,677
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,285 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,484
+68%since 1990
from $9,197 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
60.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
39.7% rent
2.8
+13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(24,067)
Black0.9%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(195)
Asian0.9%(231)
Diversity Score7%(1,717)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(23,738)
Black1.2%(291)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(315)
Asian1.4%(347)
Diversity Score9.4%(2,348)
9
+35%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 24,977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Adair County, Missouri earns about $26,677 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 $73,400, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Adair County, Missouri?

About 28.5% 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 23.3% of people in Adair County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adair County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Adair County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 400 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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