Adair County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Adair County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Adair County, Oklahoma has a population of 19,595, the 41st most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $48,028 and the median home value is $111,500. The poverty rate is 21.6%.

Adair County Quick Facts

Population 19,595

Median Household Income $48,028

Median Home Value $111,500

Poverty Rate 21.6%

Unemployment Rate 7.0%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 68.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.8%

High School Graduation 82.8%

Cities/Places 28

Population 19,595 41st of 77

Median Income $48,028 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.6%

Unemployment 7.0%

Median Household Income

Adair

$48,028

$63,603

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Adair

$111,500

$185,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.1%

$25K-$50K 24.4%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 15.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.8%

$10K-$15K

6.7%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

8.1%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

3.3%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

1.5%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

52.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.0%

Renter 32.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.4%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

22.6%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Adair County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stilwell	3,740	$32,738	29.8%	$99,800
Westville	1,850	$40,156	25.2%	$76,000
Cherry Tree	669	$53,393	23.5%	$103,300
Fairfield	646	$85,625	22.8%	$106,500
Lyons Switch	573	$65,625	16.4%	$192,000
Rocky Mountain	552	$50,278	19.1%	$151,100
Titanic	444	$76,953	11.0%	$177,800
Chewey	435	$68,333	36.8%	$109,700
Old Green	427	$77,750	26.2%	$168,800
Bell	411	$60,074	30.7%	$130,100
Wauhillau	376	$30,000	14.1%	$118,500
Baron	308	$83,068	0.0%	N/A
Chance	291	N/A	4.8%	N/A
Peavine	259	$44,250	15.1%	$99,500
Proctor	236	N/A	5.5%	N/A
Greasy	215	$59,643	8.4%	$79,000
Honey Hill	209	$41,250	8.1%	N/A
Watts	196	$33,750	32.6%	$85,000
Christie	173	N/A	16.8%	$209,500
Marietta	114	$108,661	0.0%	N/A
West Peavine	108	$47,829	15.7%	$85,000
Cave Spring	69	$88,750	0.0%	$95,000
Piney	52	N/A	86.5%	$450,000
Bunch	43	$34,167	34.9%	N/A
Elohim City	43	N/A	44.2%	$116,700
Zion	36	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Elm Grove	24	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Mulberry	22	N/A	27.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Adair County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 19,595. It is the 41st most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 28 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adair County is 38.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adair County is $48,028. This is 24% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $111,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Adair County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Adair County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Adair County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Adair County, Oklahoma?

Adair County has a population of 19,595, making it the 41st most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Adair County?

The median household income in Adair County is $48,028 with a poverty rate of 21.6%.

How many cities are in Adair County, Oklahoma?

Adair County contains 28 Census-designated places.