Adair County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Adair County is located in Iowa with a total population of 7,471. It is the 88th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adair County is 42.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adair County is $66,176. This is 10% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $140,600. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Adair County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Adair County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.