Adair County's estimated 2026 population is 7,495 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adair County is the 86th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,679 and has seen a growth of -2.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Adair County includes 94.91% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.91%)
Two or more races (2.01%)
Black or African American (1.35%)
Other race (0.91%)
Native American (0.36%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,091 | 94.91% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 2.01% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Adair County's average per capita income is $47,764. Household income levels show a median of $66,176. The poverty rate stands at 10.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,233 | - |
| Families | $95,758 | $114,636 |
| Households | $66,176 | $89,076 |
| Non Families | $39,412 | $52,839 |
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