Adair County's estimated 2026 population is 25,751 with a growth rate of 0.26% 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 0.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.2 years
Female: 30.1 years
Male: 30.2 years
There are 20,561 adults, (3,893 of whom are seniors) in Adair County.
Female: 13,119 (51.9%)
Male: 12,182 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Adair County includes 88.38% White, 4.44% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,360 | 88.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,123 | 4.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,077 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 526 | 2.08% |
| Other race | 116 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.39% |
Adair County's average per capita income is $45,532. Household income levels show a median of $61,536. The poverty rate stands at 22.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,211 | - |
| Families | $79,677 | $122,556 |
| Households | $61,536 | $90,838 |
| Non Families | $28,216 | $46,985 |
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