Adair County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,460 | — | #2,695 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,092 | -9.4% | #1,334 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $160,400 | -43.1% | #2,016 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $799 | -31.3% | #2,103 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.3% | #687 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adair County has a population of 7,460, making it the #2,695 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Adair County is $68,092, ranking #1,334 out of 3,222 counties — 9.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Adair County is $160,400 (-43.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $799/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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94.7% of residents in Adair County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Adair County, Iowa
Adair County, Iowa has a total population of 7,460, making it the 2,695th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adair County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adair County is $68,092, which ranks #1,334 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Adair County is $160,400, 43.1% below the national median. Renters in Adair County pay a median gross rent of $799 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adair County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Adair County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.4%).
All data for Adair County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.