U.S. County · Profile

Adair County

19.3KTotal Population
47Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.51%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Adair County has a population of 19,264 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Adair County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.4%17,800
Two or More Races4.9%944
Hispanic or Latino2.5%482
Black or African American1.6%308
Some Other Race0.5%96
Asian0.4%77
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%19
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Adair County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,690
33.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,098
31.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.8%
72.2% above national average
Median Age
40.3 years

Income & Poverty

$49,690Median Household Income
$26,098Per Capita Income
19.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,690$65,724
Families$61,500$79,425
Married-couple Families$61,500$68,880
Nonfamily Households$25,614$27,663

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Adair County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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