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Adair County

Missouri · 25,314 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 $42,301. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,500. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
25,314
+1%since 2000
from 24,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
+9%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K25K26K1990201020202024Adair County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,301
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,509
+58%since 2000
from $15,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(21,590)
Black5%(1,265)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(661)
Asian2.7%(685)
Other2.3%(583)
Diversity Score29.6%(7,484)
Segregation Score22.4%(5,680)
Diversity Score
30
+215%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adair County, Missouri?

Adair County, Missouri has about 25,314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Adair County, Missouri earns about $42,301 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 $123,500, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Adair County, Missouri?

About 31.2% 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 23.0% 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 737 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9509Census Tract 9510
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 63501ZIP 63546ZIP 63559ZIP 63544ZIP 63533ZIP 63540
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