Adair County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Adair County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 19,016. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adair County is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adair County is $50,316. This is 19% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $134,800. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Adair County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Adair County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.