Adair County's estimated 2026 population is 26,518 with a growth rate of 1.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adair County is the 41st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 25,638 and has seen a growth of 3.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (88.9%)
Black or African American (4.2%)
Two or more races (4.1%)
Asian (1.88%)
Other race (0.52%)
Native American (0.36%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,424 | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,059 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,034 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 475 | 1.88% |
| Other race | 132 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,198 | - |
| Families | $78,619 | $125,025 |
| Households | $56,583 | $91,227 |
| Non Families | $25,265 | $44,272 |
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