Adair County's estimated 2026 population is 19,611 with a growth rate of 0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Adair County is the 63rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 18,750 and has seen a growth of 4.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 15,328 adults, (3,755 of whom are seniors) in Adair County.
Female: 9,423 (49.4%)
Male: 9,666 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Adair County includes 90.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,337 | 90.82% |
| Two or more races | 980 | 5.13% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 2.07% |
| Other race | 275 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
Adair County's average per capita income is $36,553. Household income levels show a median of $53,553. The poverty rate stands at 18.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,376 | - |
| Families | $67,977 | $87,455 |
| Households | $53,553 | $71,223 |
| Non Families | $21,875 | $37,477 |
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