Population 25,301 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Adair County
Household size in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.52 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Adair County holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only two of Missouri's 115 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Adair County is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Few Missouri counties are younger: only two of 115.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in Adair County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Adair County
Renters in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Adair County rent their homes (39.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (48.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Only six of Missouri's 115 counties have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Adair County: 19.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Adair County leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $510 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $614 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $669 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $803 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$293 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Adair County costs $803 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $293 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Adair County
Bachelor's degrees in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Adair County (40.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.1 points, in line with the national trend. Few Missouri counties have a higher share of college graduates: only five of 115.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Adair County is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend. Few Missouri counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only 11 of 115.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Adair County
| Period | Adair County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Adair County runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Adair County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County | 2.89 | 35.1 | 8.2% | 39.0% | 19.8% | 1973 | $803 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| Knox County | 2.89 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 1965 | $666 | 15.8% | 80.9% | 1.1% |
| Sullivan County | 2.86 | 43.4 | 9.5% | 24.9% | 31.9% | 1968 | $650 | 15.5% | 88.8% | 2.1% |
| Lewis County | 2.88 | 37.4 | 4.9% | 23.7% | 25.9% | 1970 | $673 | 17.7% | 87.7% | 7.3% |
| Grundy County | 2.48 | 40.9 | 7.0% | 30.3% | 19.7% | 1962 | $792 | 16.6% | 86.8% | 2.9% |
| Gentry County | 2.55 | 40.3 | 6.2% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 1971 | $658 | 21.4% | 89.0% | 2.3% |
| Schuyler County | 2.16 | 47.8 | 10.2% | 20.6% | 18.8% | 1971 | $876 | 19.1% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| Holt County | 2.36 | 48.7 | 10.4% | 22.8% | 22.7% | 1961 | $655 | 19.1% | 92.7% | 2.2% |
| Mason County | 2.22 | 44.8 | 9.7% | 18.2% | 13.5% | 1959 | $780 | 17.3% | 93.0% | 4.7% |
| Richardson County | 2.19 | 45.7 | 6.9% | 22.7% | 11.2% | 1952 | $682 | 25.4% | 93.5% | 4.0% |
| Logan County | 2.23 | 41.8 | 11.9% | 31.5% | 6.7% | 1963 | $825 | 21.3% | 93.0% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Adair County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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