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Adair County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Kirksville

Adair County's estimated 2025 population is 25,064 with a growth rate of -0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adair County is the 43rd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 25,638 and has seen a growth of -2.24% since that time.

25,064
Total Population
44
Population Density (miĀ²)
43
Population Rank (State)
-29 -0.12%
Annual Population Growth

Adair County Population

Adair County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Adair County includes 88.9% White, 4.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White22,42488.9%
Black or African American1,0594.2%
Two or more races1,0344.1%
Asian4751.88%
Other race1320.52%
Native American900.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.04%

Adair County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Adair County's average per capita income is $41,924. Household income levels show a median of $56,583. The poverty rate stands at 21.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$88,198-
Families$78,619$125,025
Households$56,583$91,227
Non Families$25,265$44,272

$41,924

Average Income

$56,583

Median Household Income

21.22%

Poverty Rate