Adair County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,089 | — | #1,933 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,553 | -28.7% | #2,557 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,800 | -46.5% | #2,235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | -33.7% | #2,330 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +46.0% | #2,511 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adair County has a population of 19,089, making it the #1,933 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Adair County is $53,553, ranking #2,557 out of 3,222 counties — 28.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Adair County is $150,800 (-46.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $771/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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92.5% of residents in Adair County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Adair County, Kentucky
Adair County, Kentucky has a total population of 19,089, making it the 1,933rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adair County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adair County is $53,553, which ranks #2,557 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Adair County is $150,800, 46.5% below the national median. Renters in Adair County pay a median gross rent of $771 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adair County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Adair County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Adair County, Kentucky 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.