Adair County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,301 | — | #1,646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,536 | -18.1% | #1,930 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.2 years | -22.4% | #3,172 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,700 | -41.2% | #1,897 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $772 | -33.6% | #2,326 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% | +74.7% | #2,840 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Adair County has a population of 25,301, making it the #1,646 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.2 years, which is 22.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Adair County is $61,536, ranking #1,930 out of 3,222 counties — 18.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.0% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Adair County is $165,700 (-41.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $772/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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89.7% of residents in Adair County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Adair County, Missouri
Adair County, Missouri has a total population of 25,301, making it the 1,646th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Adair County is 30.2 years, which is 22.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Adair County is $61,536, which ranks #1,930 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Adair County is $165,700, 41.2% below the national median. Renters in Adair County pay a median gross rent of $772 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Adair County, 35.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.2 min.
Adair County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Adair County, Missouri 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.